Utilization And Outcomes Of Minimally Invasive Radical Prostatectomy

 13.07.2008 05:13   medicalnewstoday.com

UroToday.com - In the May 10, 2008 issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology, Dr. Jim Hu and associates report on minimally invasive radical prostatectomy (MIRP). Using a 5% sampling of Medicare beneficiaries, 2,702 men undergoing MIRP and open RP from 2003-2005 were identified. Variables assessed included perioperative complications, length of hospital stay, anastomotic strictures, and initiation of salvage therapies. During this 2 year span, MIRP increased from 12.2% to 31.

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