Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy: a less invasive approach.
The author discusses laparoscopic radical prostatectomy from the perspective of patient assessment/selection, approach, patient perioperative experience, and a partial comparison between open and laparoscopic prostatectomy.
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Regina Qu'appelle Health District, Regina, SK.
D003289:Convalescence; D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology; D008297:Male; D008403:Mass Screening; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D018579:Patient Selection; D019990:Perioperative Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology; D011468:Prostatectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000209:etiology