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Edouard J Trabulsi1, Bertrand Guillonneau

  • 1Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Urology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York 10021, USA.

The Journal of Urology
|March 11, 2005
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Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy shows promising perioperative, functional, and oncological outcomes comparable to open surgery. Further long-term studies are needed to confirm its role as a definitive alternative.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) has evolved from a pioneering procedure to a widespread technique.
  • Multiple technical variations and approaches exist for LRP.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current state of LRP regarding perioperative parameters, functional outcomes, and cancer control.
  • To assess the advancements and efficacy of this surgical innovation.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of English-language, peer-reviewed articles on LRP published before June 2004.
  • Analysis focused on series with 50 or more patients.

Main Results:

  • LRP demonstrates low morbidity with improving perioperative parameters (blood loss, operative time, complications, convalescence) with experience.

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  • Positive surgical margin rates have decreased in recent series.
  • Functional outcomes (urinary and sexual) are encouraging, but oncological control data are still maturing.

    • Conclusions:

    • Current LRP results approximate those of open radical retropubic prostatectomy.
    • Widespread adoption by the urological community is evident.
    • Longer follow-up is required to establish LRP as a definitive alternative to open surgery.