Der Urologe. Ausg. A
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Der Urologe. Ausg. A · Jul 2014
[Radical prostatectomy. Detection and management of intra- and postoperative complications].
Radical prostatectomy is the most common treatment for organ-confined prostate cancer. Performed without complications and limitations, surgery will allow complete removal of the tumor and, therefore, cure the patient. ⋯ To ensure rapid recovery of each patient, early detection of complications is highly relevant. Herein, different scenarios for peri- and postoperative complications are described, and recommendations for best practice solutions are reviewed.