At 24 months' follow-up, the only phase 3 randomized clinical trial to directly compare functional and oncologic outcomes between robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy and open radical retropubic ...

Dr. Robert Uzzo answers the question: 'Who Gets Robotic/Laparoscopic Surgery?' Jan. 01, 2009 -- Question: Who is an appropriate candidate for a laparoscopic or robot-assisted prostatectomy? Answer: ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Considering having a surgeon remove your cancerous prostate using a robot? You might want to see a surgeon who has done at least 80 operations for the best results, ...

The first direct comparison between robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy and open surgery (radical retropubic prostatectomy) has ended in a tie. Early results from an international, randomized, ...

Prostate cancer ranks as the most prevalent form of cancer among men, following only skin cancer in diagnosis frequency. Upon receiving a diagnosis, comprehending the available treatment options ...

With the U.S. authorization for urologic procedures, “there is now choice” for hospitals that want to expand their robotic ...

The therapy - which involves a robotic-assisted, high-pressure water jet - is less invasive than traditional surgery.

With Men’s Health Week approaching, it is a good time to encourage open discussions about various health conditions, particularly prostate health. Driven by embarrassment, misconceptions, and a lack ...

No significant differences observed in standard oncologic outcomes and quality of life at 12 weeks. Robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP) results in similar functional outcomes at 12 weeks ...

Single-port robotic surgery is an innovative approach in urological procedures that aims to minimize invasiveness while maintaining surgical effectiveness. This technique utilizes a single incision, ...