Establishing a teaching unit in laparoscopic radical prostatectomy: An Australian experience

Date

2017

Authors

Haxhimolla, Hodo
Maré, Anton

Journal Title

Journal ISSN

Volume Title

Publisher

SAGE Publications Ltd

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this project was to examine the role of surgical mentorship on the perioperative and oncological outcomes of patients undergoing laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) performed by two urologists inexperienced in the procedure. Methods: Forty-one (41) consecutive LRP cases were performed for clinically localised prostate cancer between December 2006 and June 2008 at a single centre. The surgical mentor approach was used with an experienced LRP surgeon being present for all cases that were performed by two urologists training in LRP. Data was retrospectively reviewed to assess morbidity and oncological outcomes of patients undergoing LRP by the team of trainees. Results: No LRP cases were converted to open and no major intraoperative complications were noted. Mean intraoperative blood loss was 493 ml (range 150–1000 ml) with the mean operative time being 220 minutes (range 100–315 minutes). The overall positive margin rate was only 12% (five out of 41 cases). Conclusion: LRP teaching units can be established with appropriate mentor supervision and can result in good oncological outcomes and minimal morbidity that compares favourably to robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP).

Description

Keywords

Laparoscopic,, prostatectomy, teaching

Citation

Source

Journal of Clinical Urology

Type

Journal article

Book Title

Entity type

Access Statement

License Rights

Restricted until

2099-12-31