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Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy: surgical, oncological and functional outcomes
Harry Nisen1, Ilkka Perttilä, Tuula Ranta-Knuuttila
1Department of Urology, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland. harry.nisen@hus.fi
Scandinavian Journal of Urology and Nephrology
|September 14, 2007
Summary
Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) shows feasible surgical, functional, and oncological outcomes comparable to early experiences, even outside high-volume centers. The learning curve for LRP is expected to be long, requiring sustained effort for proficiency.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Oncology
Background:
- Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) is an advanced surgical technique for prostate cancer.
- Early adoption of LRP requires careful evaluation of outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the initial surgical, functional, and oncological outcomes of LRP at Helsinki University Central Hospital.
- To assess the feasibility and learning curve of LRP in a non-high-volume center.
Main Methods:
- Prospective evaluation of 80 patients undergoing LRP between May 2002 and May 2006.
- Initial 8 transperitoneal LRPs followed by 72 extraperitoneal LRPs.
Main Results:
- Mean operative time was 328 minutes; mean blood loss was 769 ml, with 22.5% requiring transfusion.
- Continence rate was 86.8% and potency rate was 34.6% at 12 months.
- Cancer was intracapsular in 85% of cases; positive surgical margins were observed in 25% overall, higher in extracapsular disease.
Conclusions:
- The initial LRP results are comparable to early experiences reported by others.
- LRP is feasible in centers outside of high-volume settings, though a significant learning curve is anticipated.