Retzius-sparing Robotic Radical Prostatectomy for Surgeons in the Learning Curve: A Propensity Score-matching Analysis.

Journal: European urology focus
Published Date: Mar 17, 2020

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Several authors claimed that the Retzius-sparing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RS-RARP) needs a prolonged learning curve, and outcomes during this phase could be suboptimal.

Authors

  • Alberto Olivero
    Urology Unit, Niguarda Hospital, Milan, Italy; Department of Urology, San Martino Policlinico Hospital, IRCCS for Oncology, Genoa, Italy.
  • Antonio Galfano
    Department of Urology, Ospedale Niguarda Ca' Granda, Milan, Italy.
  • Mattia Piccinelli
    Department of Urology. ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda. Milan. Italy.
  • Silvia Secco
    Department of Urology. ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda. Milan. Italy.
  • Dario Di Trapani
    Department of Urology. ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda. Milan. Italy.
  • Giovanni Petralia
    Department of Urology. ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda. Milan. Italy.
  • Elena Strada
    Department of Urology. ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda. Milan. Italy.
  • Michele Barbieri
    Department of Urology. ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda. Milan. Italy.
  • Giancarlo Napoli
    Department of Urology. ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda. Milan. Italy.
  • Aldo Massimo Bocciardi
    Department of Urology, Ospedale Niguarda Ca' Granda, Milan, Italy.

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