title: Robotic prostatectomy surgery.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, The University of Virginia, Charlottesville, USA.
authors.forename: Danielle N
authors.initials: DN
authors.lastname: Starnes
authors.forename: Terran Warren
authors.initials: TW
authors.lastname: Sims
mesh_terms: 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