Evidence-based comparison of robotic and open radical prostatectomy

The rapid adoption of robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP) has occurred despite a lack of high-quality evidence demonstrating its oncologic advantages, safety, or cost effectiveness compared with open radical retropubic prostatectomy (ORP). This review examines the current lite...

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Published in:TheScientificWorld 2010-01, Vol.10, p.2228-2237
Main Authors: Lowrance, William T, Tarin, Tatum V, Shariat, Shahrokh F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Comparative analysis
Evidence-Based Medicine
Humans
Laparoscopy - methods
Male
Prostatectomy
Prostatectomy - methods
Prostatic Neoplasms - surgery
Review
Robotic surgery
Robotics
Technology application
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:The rapid adoption of robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP) has occurred despite a lack of high-quality evidence demonstrating its oncologic advantages, safety, or cost effectiveness compared with open radical retropubic prostatectomy (ORP). This review examines the current literature comparing ORP and RALP, focusing on perioperative, oncologic, functional, and economic outcomes.
ISSN:1537-744X
2356-6140
1537-744X
DOI:10.1100/tsw.2010.218