Laparoscopic Extraperitoneal Radical Prostatectomy: Impact of the Learning Curve on Perioperative Outcomes and Margin Status

摘要

Objective:After improved technical modifications that followed the original reports by pioneering laparoscopic surgeons, the impact of the learning curve has not been objectively assessed for laparoscopic extraperitoneal radical prostatectomy (LERP). In this study, we assessed the impact of the learning curve on operative and oncologic outcomes at a high surgical volume institution.