Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy Journal Article

  


Authors: Touijer, A. K.; Guillonneau, B.
Article Title: Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy
Abstract: Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy is a relatively new approach to the surgical treatment of localized prostate cancer. Since its inception, the technique, however challenging, is undergoing continuous refinements which make it today a feasible, reproducible, and teachable operation practiced by urologists worldwide. The advantages of the laparoscopic approach are a magnified view of the anatomic structures, and a decreased venous bleeding in the surgical field allowing an accurate dissection of the prostate and neurovascular bundles. These advantages translate to a low positive surgical margin rate, low morbidity profile, and favorable postoperative quality of life outcomes. However, since the technique has only been performed for the past 6 years, long term cancer control and functional results data following laparoscopic radical prostatectomy are not available. For a successful laparoscopic prostatectomy program, advanced laparoscopic skills, knowledge of the prostatic anatomy, and expertise in surgical oncology are required. © 2004 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Keywords: treatment outcome; surgical technique; postoperative period; conference paper; laparoscopy; laparoscopic surgery; reproducibility; quality of life; prostatic neoplasms; feasibility study; prostatectomy; cancer control; bioavailability; prostate carcinoma; prostate neoplasm; laparoscopic radical prostatectomy; humans; human; male; priority journal
Journal Title: Urologic Oncology: Seminars and Original Investigations
Volume: 22
Issue: 2
ISSN: 1078-1439
Publisher: Elsevier Inc.  
Date Published: 2004-03-01
Start Page: 133
End Page: 138
Language: English
DOI: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2004.01.005
PROVIDER: scopus
PUBMED: 15082012
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Notes: Urol. Oncol. Semin. Orig. Invest. -- Cited By (since 1996):14 -- Export Date: 16 June 2014 -- CODEN: UOSOA -- Source: Scopus
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