Robotic prostatectomy surgery.
Despite the minimally invasive nature of the robotic prostatectomy procedure, there are still many cultural, environmental, and social issues that must be addressed. The following case study emphasizes that patient education is key to successful outcomes following robotic prostatectomy.
Starnes
Danielle N
DN
Department of Urology, The University of Virginia, Charlottesville, USA.
Sims
Terran Warren
TW
D000359:Aftercare; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D019990:Perioperative Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D013527:Perioperative Nursing / Q000379:methods; D011468:Prostatectomy / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000451:nursing / Q000601:surgery; D012371:Robotics / Q000379:methods; D014555:Urination Disorders / Q000209:etiology