Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy
Chen S
Record ID 32003001150
English, French
Authors' objectives:
To summarize the available evidence on the use of laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) for localized prostate carcinoma with no evidence of metastatic disease.
Authors' recommendations:
Since 1998, LRP has been accepted as an alternative to conventional open surgery. Its advantages include less intraoperative blood loss, less morbidity involving the abdominal wall, quicker convalescence, and better cosmetic results. Its disadvantages include longer operative time and higher technical demands. The outcomes correlate to the operator's experience. Therefore, even if the evidence suggests that LRP performed by experienced surgeons is at least as good as conventional open surgery, it will be difficult for this technique to become popular.
Authors' methods:
Overview
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
https://www.ccohta.ca/
Year Published:
2003
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Costs and Cost Analysis
- Laparoscopy
- Prostatectomy
- Prostatic Neoplasms
Contact
Organisation Name:
Canadian Coordinating Office for Health Technology Assessment
Contact Address:
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Canadian Coordinating Office for Health Technology Assessment (CCOHTA)
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