[Robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy].
Journal:
Der Urologe. Ausg. A
Published Date:
Feb 1, 2015
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP) has been rapidly adopted as a standard approach for surgical treatment of organ-confined prostate cancer. Despite additional costs, RALP seems to provide better functional and oncological outcomes and less blood loss compared to open radical prostatectomy (ORP). However, prospective randomized studies are still missing.