The lancet oncology
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The lancet oncology · May 2009
Multicenter StudyThe surgical learning curve for laparoscopic radical prostatectomy: a retrospective cohort study.
We previously reported the learning curve for open radical prostatectomy, reporting large decreases in recurrence rates with increasing surgeon experience. Here we aim to characterise the learning curve for laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. ⋯ National Cancer Institute, the Allbritton Fund, and the David J Koch Foundation.