Robotic radical perineal prostatectomy: tradition and evolution in the robotic era.

Journal: Current opinion in urology
Published Date: Jan 1, 2021

Abstract

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To provide an updated review of robotic radical perineal prostatectomy (r-RPP) with emphasis on the recent advances in terms of surgical technique, outcomes, and new robotic platforms.

Authors

  • Paolo Minafra
    Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation -Urology, Andrology, and Kidney Transplantation Unit, University of Bari 'Aldo Moro', Bari, Italy.
  • Umberto Carbonara
    Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA; Department of Urology, Andrology and Kidney Transplantation Unit, University of Bari, Bari, Italy.
  • Antonio Vitarelli
    Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation -Urology, Andrology, and Kidney Transplantation Unit, University of Bari 'Aldo Moro', Bari, Italy.
  • Giuseppe Lucarelli
    Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation -Urology, Andrology, and Kidney Transplantation Unit, University of Bari 'Aldo Moro', Bari, Italy.
  • Michele Battaglia
    Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation -Urology, Andrology, and Kidney Transplantation Unit, University of Bari 'Aldo Moro', Bari, Italy.
  • Pasquale Ditonno
    Urology and Andrology Unit II, Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation, University of Bari, Bari, Italy.

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