Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 4, 2026

Retzius-Sparing Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy

Retzius-Sparing Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy

Published on: May 19, 2022

Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy: single centre experience after 5 years.

Steven W H Chan¹, K M Lam, S C Kwok

¹Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Tuen Mun Hospital, Tuen Mun, Hong Kong. stevewh@gmail.com

Hong Kong Medical Journal = Xianggang Yi Xue Za Zhi

|June 6, 2008

Summary

Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy in Hong Kong showed improved peri-operative outcomes and acceptable early results for prostate cancer patients. Continence recovery was high, though oncological outcomes require further long-term evaluation.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Urethroscrotal fistula complicating large spermatocele in a male ketamine abuser: A case report.

Urology case reports·2020

Same author

Case of nephropulmonary fistula and literature review.

Urology case reports·2019

Same author

A rare case of asymptomatic emphysematous pyelonephritis.

Urology case reports·2019

Same author

Staff preparedness for providing palliative and end-of-life care in long-term care homes: Instrument development and validation.

Geriatrics & gerontology international·2018

Same author

The accuracy of dose-rate-regulated tracking: a parametric study.

Physics in medicine and biology·2010

Same author

Non-virus-mediated transfer of siRNAs against Runx2 and Smad4 inhibit heterotopic ossification in rats.

Gene therapy·2009

Area of Science:

Urology
Surgical Oncology
Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

Prostate cancer management often involves radical prostatectomy.
Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) offers a minimally invasive approach.
Experience with LRP in Hong Kong was previously limited.

Purpose of the Study:

To summarize the single-centre experience with LRP in Hong Kong over a 5-year period.
To evaluate the early outcomes and feasibility of LRP in a local setting.

Main Methods:

Retrospective study of 87 patients undergoing LRP from March 2002 to May 2007.
Utilized the Montsouris technique and its modifications, including extraperitoneal descending approach.
Collected and analyzed peri-operative data and follow-up information.

More Related Videos

Laparoscopic Anterior Right Hepatectomy: A Single-Center Experience

Laparoscopic Anterior Right Hepatectomy: A Single-Center Experience

Published on: December 4, 2023

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 4, 2026

Retzius-Sparing Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy

Retzius-Sparing Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy

Published on: May 19, 2022

Laparoscopic Anterior Right Hepatectomy: A Single-Center Experience

Laparoscopic Anterior Right Hepatectomy: A Single-Center Experience

Published on: December 4, 2023

Main Results:

Successful LRP in 85/87 patients (2 conversions to open surgery).
Improved peri-operative parameters: reduced operating time, blood loss, transfusion rates, and complications.
Achieved 93% clear surgical margins in organ-confined disease; 13% biochemical recurrence.
Continence recovery: 69% by 6 months, 92% by 12 months; estimated 20% erectile function preservation.

Conclusions:

LRP can be successfully implemented in Hong Kong with acceptable early results.
The procedure demonstrated favorable peri-operative and functional outcomes.
Further long-term follow-up is necessary to fully assess oncological control and functional recovery.