Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy vs. open radical prostatectomy: latest evidences on perioperative, functional and oncological outcomes.

Journal: Current opinion in urology
Published Date: Jan 1, 2020

Abstract

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Despite increasing use of robotic surgery for radical prostatectomy, the benefit of robotic over open approach on different postoperative outcomes is still under debate. The present review aimed to provide a framework on the latest evidences on outcomes of prostate cancer (PCa) patients treated with robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) vs. open radical prostatectomy (ORP). Specifically, we focused on postoperative complications, urinary continence and erectile function recovery, PCa recurrence and PCa-related mortality.

Authors

  • Paolo Dell'Oglio
    Division of Oncology/Unit of Urology, Urological Research Institute, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy; Cancer Prognostics and Health Outcomes Unit, University of Montreal Health Center, Montreal, Canada.
  • Alexandre Mottrie
    ORSI Academy Melle Belgium.
  • Elio Mazzone
    Department of Urology, Onze Lieve Vrouw Hospital, Aalst, Belgium; ORSI Academy, Melle, Belgium.

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