Robotic assisted radical prostatectomy: surgical techniques and outcomes.
Robotic assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) is gaining acceptance and popularity among urologists all over the world. Early oncologic and functional results are encouraging. In this manuscript, we describe in detail both approaches for RARP and show the results of the robotic surgery program with over 300 RARP performed at our institution.
Colombo
Jose R
JR
Section of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery, Glickman Urological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue A100, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.
Santos
Bruno
B
Hafron
Jason
J
Gianduzzo
Troy
T
Haber
Georges-Pascal
GP
Kaouk
Jihad H
JH
D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011468:Prostatectomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D012371:Robotics / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome