A comparative evaluation of radical prostatectomy using laparoscopic and open method in view of surgical margins.

Introduction: A positive surgical margin (PSM) in the radical prostatectomy (RP) specimen is associated with biochemical recurrence (BCR) and the need for adjuvant radiation therapy, and is an analysis of surgical procedure quality. We present data describing the identification, anatomy, and management of PSM after RP performed via an open operation and laparoscopically. The aim of the study was to compare assessment of RP (open vs.

Endoscopic extraperitoneal radical prostatectomy: An initial report following the first 30 cases.

Introduction: To present initial observations after the first 30 cases of endoscopic extraperitoneal radical prostatectomy carried out at our department, which so far has had no experience with this surgical procedure.

Material And Methods: In the period of 15 months a group of 30 patients with organ confined prostate cancer, underwent endoscopic extraperitoneal radical prostatectomy using Montsouris technique. All procedures were performed by the same team of two urologists and one resident.