Incremental modification of robotic prostatectomy technique can lead to aggregated marginal gains to significantly improve functional outcomes without compromising oncological control.

Journal: Journal of robotic surgery
Published Date: Aug 9, 2021

Abstract

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Surgeons should aim for continuous quality improvement. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of incremental changes to Robot Assisted Radical Prostatectomy (RARP) technique on intra-operative and early post-operative outcomes.

Authors

  • S Sivathasan
    Department of Urology, Cambridge University Hospitals, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, UK.
  • K M Patel
    Department of Urology, Cambridge University Hospitals, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, UK.
  • S Smart
    Department of Urology, Cambridge University Hospitals, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, UK.
  • A Nathan
    University College London, London, UK.
  • A Warren
    Department of Pathology, Cambridge University Hospitals, Hills Road, Cambridge, UK.
  • N Shah
    Artificial Breeding Research Center (ABRC), Animal Reproduction, Gynecology and Obstetrics, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Haryana.
  • B W Lamb
    Department of Urology, Cambridge University Hospitals, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, UK. benjamin.lamb@addenbrookes.nhs.uk.

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