'The robotic surgery is superior to a conventional prostatectomy in terms of postoperative pain, and offering a faster recovery,' said Gregory Anderson, MD.During robot-assisted Laparoscopic ...

A new, multi-institute study shows that robotic surgery is the safest approach for prostate removal surgery. Nationwide, findings confirm that robotic-assisted prostate surgery yields ...

In June this year, Paul Henderson received test results showing elevated PSA (prostate-specific antigen) levels. In this ...

Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) was associated with fewer surgical complications compared with open or laparoscopic prostatectomies, a population-based cohort study in Taiwan found.

From 2003-2010 there was widespread adoption of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP), especially among high-volume surgeons.

Abstract With younger and healthier men being diagnosed and treated for localized prostate cancer, postradical prostatectomy erectile dysfunction has become an ever more important matter of debate.

13. Barry MJ, Gallagher PM, Skinner JS, et al. Adverse effects of robot-assisted laparoscopic versus open retropubic radical prostatectomy among a nationwide random sample of Medicareage men.

Although minimally invasive prostate removal aided by a robot can lead to less blood loss, shorter hospital stays and fewer complications, there is no evidence that the procedure improves cure ...

For patients undergoing radical prostatectomy, perioperative visual injury (POVI) increased from 2000 to 2009, with significantly increased rates for robotic-assisted versus an open approach ...

Background: Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) has become one of standard treatments for localized prostate cancer. However, a feasibility of RARP in high elderly patients has not been clear ...

Randomized comparison of robot-assisted vs open radical prostatectomy shows similar functional outcomes, but oncologic outcomes require 'cautious interpretation.' ...

Jan. 01, 2009 -- Question: Who is an appropriate candidate for a laparoscopic or robot-assisted prostatectomy? Answer: The ability to do laparoscopic or robotic surgery very much depends on a ...