Implementing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy — one for all and all for one

摘要

Montroy et al conducted a well-designed study to exam the impact of a multi-surgeon rollout of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) in a single centre compared to a contemporary cohort of patients undergoing open prostatectomy (ORP). Although non-randomized, the patients appeared to be similar. The measured outcomes were consistent with most non-randomized studies in the literature. RARP was associated with a lower transfusion rate and less bladder neck contracture. The study also found slight benefits to RARP with regards to functional outcomes, but similar cancer-specific measures.