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Review
. 2021 May;10(5):2171-2177.
doi: 10.21037/tau.2020.03.17.

A review of technical progression in the robot-assisted radical prostatectomy

Eric Y Cho  1 , Kevin K Yang  1 , Ziho Lee  1 , Daniel D Eun  1
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Review

A review of technical progression in the robot-assisted radical prostatectomy

Eric Y Cho et al. Transl Androl Urol. 2021 May.

Abstract

Since the advent of the robotic surgery, its implementation in urology has been both wide and rapid. Particularly in extirpative surgery for prostate cancer, techniques in robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy have-and continue to-evolve to maximize functional and oncologic outcomes. In this review, we briefly present a historical perspective of the evolution of various robotic techniques, allowing us to contextualize contemporary robotic approaches to radical prostatectomy.

Keywords: Techniques; advancements; robotic prostatectomy.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflicts of Interest: All authors have completed the ICMJE uniform disclosure form (available at http://dx.doi.org/10.21037/tau.2020.03.17). The series “Controversies in Minimally Invasive Urologic Oncology” was commissioned by the editorial office without any funding or sponsorship. DDE: (I) Intuitive: consultant, proctor, speaker, meeting activity participant; (II) Johnson & Johnson: consultant; (III) Hitachi: trainee support (not personnel); (IV) Melzi Corp: founder/owner/shareholder. The authors have no other conflicts of interest to declare.

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