Progression of Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy: Improved Outcomes with the Extraperitoneal Approach and a Running Anastomosis

Abstract

We demonstrate improved surgical outcome for ELRP with RUVA in regard to operative time, analgesic use, length of stay, leak rate, and complication rate. Long-term follow-up will determine whether a difference exists in disease recurrence, continence, and erectile function.