Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy: review and assessment of an emerging technique
- 26 October 2004
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Springer Nature in Surgical Endoscopy
- Vol. 18 (12) , 1694-1711
Abstract
Several recent reports have affirmed the feasibility of the laparoscopic approach for radical prostatectomy. In this review, we discuss the morbidities associated with this technique and compare outcomes and convalescence with standard open radical prostatectomy.Keywords
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