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Retzius-Sparing Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy
Published on: May 19, 2022
[Organisation and early outcome after radical prostatectomy in Denmark 2004-2007]
Michael Borre1, Peter Iversen, Anette Bendixen
1Universitetshospital, Skejby, Urinvejskirurgisk Afdeling, Rigshospitalet, Urologisk Afdeling.
Background:
The organisation, volume and early morbidity after radical prostatectomy has not been researched in Denmark.
Materials And Methods:
The National Hospital Register was searched for all radical prostatectomies in Denmark from 2004-2007, including mortality and readmissions.
Results:
In total, 1469 radical prostatectomies were performed, initially in 9 departments, decreasing to 6 departments in 2007. From 2004 to 2007 the number of operations increased by approximately 60%. Median hospital stay was 4 days (mean 5.1 days) without any differences between departments. Mortality was 0.2%.
Conclusion:
There is an increasing rate of radical prostatectomies in Denmark. It is proposed that a national database be established to monitor early and long-term outcomes, including the role of surgical technique (nerve sparing, laparoscopic/robotic surgery, etc.) in order to ensure optimal organisation.
