Anatomical dimensions using preoperative magnetic resonance imaging: impact on the learning curve of robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy.

Journal: International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association
Published Date: Sep 11, 2014

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the impact of anatomical dimensions as measured using preoperative magnetic resonance imaging on the outcomes of robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy.

Authors

  • Akihisa Yao
    Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Tottori University Faculty of Medicine, Yonago, Japan.
  • Hideto Iwamoto
    Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Tottori University Faculty of Medicine, Yonago 683-8503, Japan.
  • Toshihiko Masago
    Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Tottori University Faculty of Medicine, Yonago 683-8503, Japan.
  • Shuichi Morizane
    Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Tottori University Faculty of Medicine, Yonago 683-8503, Japan.
  • Masashi Honda
    Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Tottori University Faculty of Medicine, Yonago 683-8503, Japan.
  • Takehiro Sejima
    †Department of Urology, Matsue City Hospital, Matsue 690-8509, Japan.
  • Atsushi Takenaka
    Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Tottori University Faculty of Medicine, Yonago 683-8503, Japan.

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