[Analysis of a laparoscopic radical prostatectomy program with 544 cases].
BACKGROUND
This article reviews the latest publications that refer to Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy (LRP) up to 2005, and describes our series of patients for this type of surgery.


METHODS
After a search of the Internet and consulting journals of renowned prestige, we selected articles that refer to this technique and we summarise the latest developments in LRP. We also present our series of patients.


RESULTS
In view of the good oncologic and functional results obtained with LRP, and the possibility of performing hernioplasty as in open surgery, this technique provides a high quality service for patients.


CONCLUSIONS
Due to the advances in the safety and quality of this technique, such as the use of robots, 3 CCD cameras, and the surgeon's experience, LRP should be offered to our patients, if it is within our means.
Cansino Alcaide
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JR
Servicio de Urología, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid. urocansino@yahoo.es
Alvarez Maestro
M
M
Castillo Cabrera
P M
PM
Martínez-Piñeiro Lorenzo
L
L
Tabernero Prieto
A
A
De la Peña Barthel
J J
JJ
D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D010410:Penile Erection / Q000502:physiology; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D011468:Prostatectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D020127:Recovery of Function; D014554:Urination / Q000502:physiology