The 80-W KTP GreenLight laser vaporization of the prostate versus transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP): adjusted analysis of 5-year results of a prospective non-randomized bi-center study.

This study aims to compare long-term results of photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP) with an 80-W potassium titanyl phosphate (KTP) laser and monopolar transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) in terms of efficacy, durability, and safety in an adjusted patient population. This prospective, non-randomized bi-center study included 120 (PVP) and 68 (TURP) patients in each arm. Patients were evaluated at 60 months of follow-up.

Robotic-assisted laparoscopic extended pelvic lymph node dissection for prostate cancer: surgical technique and experience with the first 99 cases.

Background: To date, there is still a paucity of data in the literature on robotic-assisted laparoscopic extended pelvic lymph node dissection (RALEPLND) in patients with prostate cancer.

Objective: To assess the technical feasibility of RALEPLND and to present our surgical technique.

Design, Setting, And Participants: From April 2006 to March 2008, we performed RALEPLND in 99 patients prior to robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy.