Dr. Uzzo answers the question: 'Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy?' March 16, 2009 -- Question: What is a laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, and what are the risks/advantages? Answer: So, doctors ...

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: ...

Although first described in 1991, 2 laparoscopic radical prostatectomy received little attention until reports from France in 2000 showed not only the feasibility of the procedure but also some ...

Prostate cancer is a common cancer in men. Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy is a type of surgery in which the prostate (and other tissues) is removed without the need for large incisions into the ...

Stress urinary incontinence is one of the most feared complications of radical prostatectomy. The weighted mean continence rate immediately after catheter removal following robot-assisted laparoscopic ...

February 23, 2010 — A new study adds to the evidence that laparoscopic prostatectomy (LRP), including that which is robot assisted, and open radical prostatectomy (ORP) are more alike than dissimilar ...

Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP), like laparoscopic radical nephrectomy, is a product of the evolution of standard open surgery to minimally invasive surgery. The first report of a successful ...

In my last blog post, I discussed why I believe surgical removal of the prostate is the best option for most men with prostate cancer. For those patients who agree, the next question is which way ...

Introduction: While robotic prostatectomies are gaining popularity, laparoscopic and open surgeries remain prevalent in Central and Eastern Europe due to their cost-effectiveness. In Poland, many ...