Theme symposium: Transperitoneal laparoscopic radical prostatectomy: The Tuen Mun Hospital experience

The technique of laparoscopic radical prostatectomy was popularized after the report by a French group in 1998. The Tuen Mun Hospital started the program of laparoscopic radical prostatectomy since 2002 and the surgical technique has been evolving along a learning curve. We reviewed the transperiton...

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Published in:Surgical practice 2006-05, Vol.10 (2), p.65
Main Author: Chan, Steve Wai-Hee
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Medical treatment
Prostate cancer
Surgery
Surgical techniques
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Summary:The technique of laparoscopic radical prostatectomy was popularized after the report by a French group in 1998. The Tuen Mun Hospital started the program of laparoscopic radical prostatectomy since 2002 and the surgical technique has been evolving along a learning curve. We reviewed the transperitoneal approach of this procedure with emphasis on the variation of technique that the Tuen Mun Hospital has adopted. Although well described and standardized, the technique of transperitoneal laparoscopic radical prostatectomy is still evolving, as are many other surgical procedures. The exposure and development of different techniques allows the surgeons to be better equipped in catering for patients with different needs. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:1744-1625
1744-1633
DOI:10.1111/j.1744-1633.2006.00297.x