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. 2010 Feb;37(1):37-47, Table of Contents.
doi: 10.1016/j.ucl.2009.11.005.

Overcoming the learning curve for robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

Marcos P Freire  1 , Wesley W Choi, Yin Lei, Fernando Carvas, Jim C Hu
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Overcoming the learning curve for robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

Marcos P Freire et al. Urol Clin North Am. 2010 Feb.

Abstract

Robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP) has been rapidly adopted in the last few years despite having a prolonged learning curve. This article describes the RALP learning curve, reviews in detail the challenging steps of the operation, describes the authors' RALP technique, and concludes with tips to overcome the learning curve.

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