Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy: a review
Int. braz. j. urol
; 35(2): 125-139, Mar.-Apr. 2009. tab
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
We offer an overview of the intra-, peri- and postoperative outcomes of laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) with the endpoint to evaluate potential advantages of this approach. MATERIAL ANDMETHODS:
We conducted an extensive Medline literature search (search terms laparoscopic radical prostatectomy and radical prostatectomy) from 1990 until 2007. Only full-length English language articles identified during this search were considered for this analysis. A preference was given to the articles with large series with more than 100 patients. All pertinent articles concerning localized prostate cancer were reviewed.CONCLUSION:
Pure LRP has shown to be feasible and reproducible but it is difficult to learn. Potential advantages over open surgery have to be confirmed by longer-term follow-up and adequately designed clinical studies.Key words
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Main subject:
Prostatectomy
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Prostatic Neoplasms
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Laparoscopy
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Int. braz. j. urol
Journal subject:
UROLOGIA
Year:
2009
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Article