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Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy: Initial short-term experience

Urology · 1997 · Vol. 50(6) · pp. 854–857

William W. Schuessler✉(Johns Hopkins University)Peter G. Schulam(Northeast Baptist Hospital)Ralph V. Clayman(Northeast Baptist Hospital)Louis R. Kavoussi(Washington University in St. Louis)

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Abstract

Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy is feasible but currently offers no advantage over open surgery with regard to tumor removal, continence, potency, length of stay, convalescence, and cosmetic result.

Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques Diverticular Disease and Complications Appendicitis Diagnosis and ManagementMedicineSurgeryProstatectomyRadical retropubic prostatectomyDissection (medical)Laparoscopic radical prostatectomyAnastomosisLaparoscopyLaparoscopic surgeryProstate

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AgedAnesthesia, GeneralFeasibility StudiesHumansMaleLaparoscopyPostoperative ComplicationsProstatectomyProstatic NeoplasmsSuture TechniquesTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeLaparoscopes

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