Laparoscopic Versus Open Radical Prostatectomy: A Comparative Study at a Single Institution

2003405 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Jens Rassweiler · Heidelberg University

Othmar Seemann · Heilbronn University

Michael Schulze · Heidelberg University

Doğu Teber · Heidelberg University

Martin Hatzinger · Heilbronn University

Thomas Frede · Heidelberg University

Abstract

Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy is technically demanding, with an initially longer operative time, higher incidence of rectal injuries and urinary leakage. The overall outcome after 219 cases favors the laparoscopic approach. Consequently, at our institution laparoscopic radical prostatectomy has become the method of choice.

Topics & Keywords

Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Anesthesia and Pain Management Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Journal of Urology

Volume 169, Issue 5, pp. 1689-1693

DOI: 10.1097/01.ju.0000062614.56629.41

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