title: [Organisation and early outcome after radical prostatectomy in Denmark 2004-2007].
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The organisation, volume and early morbidity after radical prostatectomy has not been researched in Denmark.
  
  
  METHODS
  The National Hospital Register was searched for all radical prostatectomies in Denmark from 2004-2007, including mortality and readmissions.
  
  
  RESULTS
  In total, 1469 radical prostatectomies were performed, initially in 9 departments, decreasing to 6 departments in 2007. From 2004 to 2007 the number of operations increased by approximately 60%. Median hospital stay was 4 days (mean 5.1 days) without any differences between departments. Mortality was 0.2%.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  There is an increasing rate of radical prostatectomies in Denmark. It is proposed that a national database be established to monitor early and long-term outcomes, including the role of surgical technique (nerve sparing, laparoscopic/robotic surgery, etc.) in order to ensure optimal organisation.
authors.affiliation: Universitetshospital, Skejby, Urinvejskirurgisk Afdeling, Rigshospitalet, Urologisk Afdeling.
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Borre
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Iversen
authors.forename: Anette
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bendixen
authors.forename: Maria Gerding
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Iversen
authors.forename: Henrik
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Kehlet