Comparison of extraperitoneal laparoscopic radical prostatectomy and open retropubic radical prostatectomy at Ramathibodi Hospital, Thailand: A retrospective review

• Main Authors: Wisoot Kongcharoensombat, Nakorn Tantirangsee, Suchart Chaimuangraj, Chareon Leelanuphun, Wachira Kochakarn, Suthep Patcharatrakul
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Review
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/14704

Objective: To compare perioperative outcomes of open radical retropubic prostatectomies (O-RRP) and extraperitoneal laparoscopic radical prostatectomies (E-LRP), focusing on operative time, blood loss, length of hospital stay, time to drain removal, and surgical margin status. Material and Method: T...