Prostate Cancer

Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy is safe and feasible

Published in Cancer Weekly, June 29th, 2004

In recent years, laparoscopic radical prostatectomy has evolved with numerous benefits for both patient and surgeon, but long-term clinical outcomes remain to be determined.

According to recent research from the United States, "Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy is a relatively new approach to the surgical treatment of localized prostate cancer."

"Since its inception, the technique, however challenging, is undergoing continuous refinements which make it today a feasible, reproducible, and teachable operation practiced by urologists worldwide," wrote A.K. Touijer and colleagues, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Urology.

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2004-06-29)

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