Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy in the treatment of patients with clinically high-risk localized and locally advanced prostate cancer: single surgeons functional and oncologic outcomes.

Journal: BMC urology
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Optimal treatment approaches for high-risk localized and locally advanced prostate cancer remain controversial and there are currently no standard treatments. These patients with high-risk localized and locally advanced prostate cancer are usually offered radiotherapy in combination with hormonal therapy. We report functional and oncologic outcomes of patients who underwent primary robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) and assess the role of RARP in patients with high-risk localized and locally advanced prostate cancer.

Authors

  • Tae Young Shin
    Synergy A.I. Co.Ltd., Chuncheon, Korea.
  • Yong Seong Lee
    Department of Urology, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University Collge of Medicine, Anyang, Korea. novavia@hallym.or.kr.