Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy: Initial short-term experience

1997842 citationsJournal Articlehybrid Open Access

Authors

William W. Schuessler · Johns Hopkins University

Peter G. Schulam · Northeast Baptist Hospital

Ralph V. Clayman · Northeast Baptist Hospital

Louis R. Kavoussi · Washington University in St. Louis

Abstract

Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy is feasible but currently offers no advantage over open surgery with regard to tumor removal, continence, potency, length of stay, convalescence, and cosmetic result.

Topics & Keywords

Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques Diverticular Disease and Complications Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Urology

Volume 50, Issue 6, pp. 854-857

DOI: 10.1016/s0090-4295(97)00543-8

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