| Literature DB >> 25306161 |
John B Eifler1, Michael S Cookson2.
Abstract
Robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP) has enjoyed rapid adoption over the past decade without rigorous clinical studies demonstrating superior clinical outcomes over radical retropubic prostatectomy (RRP). This article reviews the literature comparing RALP and RRP with regard to oncologic, perioperative, and functional outcomes, summarizing evidence for and against the superiority of RALP.Keywords: Comparative effectiveness; Prostate cancer; Radical prostatectomy; Robotic surgery
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Year: 2014 PMID: 25306161 DOI: 10.1016/j.ucl.2014.07.004
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Urol Clin North Am ISSN: 0094-0143 Impact factor: 2.241