BJU international
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Comparative Study
Radical prostatectomy for prostatic adenocarcinoma: a matched comparison of open retropubic and robot-assisted techniques.
To assess the perioperative complications and early oncological results in a comparative study matching open radical retropubic (RRP) and robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) groups. ⋯ There was no significant difference in overall early complication, long-term continence or potency rates between the RARP and RRP techniques. Furthermore, early oncological outcomes were similar, with equivalent margin positivity and PFS between the groups.
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To investigate whether and in what format urology residents receive formal training in evidence-based clinical practice. ⋯ In this survey we found that most programme directors recognize formal EBM teaching as an important aspect of urology residency training. However, most programmes devote less time to EBM training than they would like, and urology-specific resources have been lacking. These findings support increased efforts to provide urology residents with opportunities to learn EBM-related knowledge and skills in a variety of educational formats.
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To assess the utility, safety and feasibility of laparoscopic adrenalectomy (LA) for pheochromocytoma. We reviewed our experience, focusing on surgical outcomes compared with our historical open adrenalectomy (OA) and modifications in surgical procedures. ⋯ Laparoscopic removal of pheochromocytoma can be safely and feasibly accomplished by surgical approaches similar to those used for other pathological conditions of the adrenal gland. However, conversion to open surgery should be considered in cases with unexpected difficulty in dissection, invasion or adhesion.