Textbook of
Robotic Urologic
Surgery.



Release Date:
January, 2007

Michael Esposito,
Vincent Lanteri
&
Jeffrey Stock

Approaches to Radical Prostatectomy

ROBOTIC ASSISTED LAPAROSCOPIC RADICAL PROSTATECTOMY	RADICAL PROSTATECTOMY STANDARD APPROACH
Advantages: Tiny incisions 0% Transfusion rate Shorter catheter time 5 vs. 14 days Immediate urinary control Complete nerve sparing with improved erections Significantly shorter return to normal activities ( 1-2 weeks ) Equal Cancer Cure Rate   Disadvantages: Relatively new technique - performed for last 3 years None specifically	Advantages: Time Tested the standard operation until the laparoscopic operation became available Disadvantages: Large incision 30% transfusion rate Longer catheter time Urinary control appears to be less satisfactory compared to Laparoscopic Approach Longer time to normal activities

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 Radical Prostatectomy (prostate removal)

New Jersey Center for Prostate Cancer and Urology has two locations:
in Maywood at 255 W. Spring Valley Avenue and in Monmouth Medical Center at 255 Third Ave., Long Branch.
Call us for more information: Maywood (201) 487-8866 Monmouth Medical Center (732) 403-5506