Robotic assisted radical prostatectomy: surgical techniques and outcomes

Abstract

Robotic assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) is gaining acceptance and popularity among urologists all over the world. Early oncologic and functional results are encouraging. In this manuscript, we describe in detail both approaches for RARP and show the results of the robotic surgery program with over 300 RARP performed at our institution.

Keywords

• prostate cancer
• laparoscopy
• robotic surgery
• prostatectomy