title: Robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy: An update on functional and oncologic outcomes, techniques, and advancements in technology.
abstract: The robotic platform has revolutionized the management of prostate cancer over the last 15 years. Several techniques have been developed to improve functional and oncologic outcomes, including meticulous apical and posterior dissection, nerve sparing techniques, bladder neck and urethral length sparing, and anastomotic reconstruction. Future developments involving novel single-site, robotic technology will undoubtedly further the field of minimally invasive urology. These topics are reviewed within this article.
authors.affiliation: Glickman Institute of Urology and Nephrology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Ramirez
authors.affiliation: Glickman Institute of Urology and Nephrology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.
authors.forename: Homayoun
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Zargar
authors.affiliation: Glickman Institute of Urology and Nephrology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Caputo
authors.affiliation: Glickman Institute of Urology and Nephrology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.
authors.forename: Jihad H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Kaouk
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D059351:Organ Sparing Treatments / Q000379:methods*; D010410:Penile Erection; D010413:Penis / Q000294:innervation*; D011468:Prostatectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D020127:Recovery of Function; D065287:Robotic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000601:surgery
keywords: minimally invasive surgery; prostate cancer; prostatectomy; robotics