To investigate the current evidence in post-operative outcomes to support the use of robotic-assisted laparoscopic (radical) prostatectomy (RALP) over laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) in cases of organ-confined prostate cancer.

Jack S McDermott, Gavin Calpin, Ashwini Tittawella, Derek Hennessey, Fardod O'Kelly

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5 authors.

Jack S McDermottMercy University Hospital, Cork, Ireland. jackmcdermott23@rcsi.com.

Gavin CalpinRoyal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland.

Ashwini TittawellaMercy University Hospital, Cork, Ireland.

Derek HennesseyMercy University Hospital, Cork, Ireland. derek.hennessey@gmail.com.

Fardod O'KellyRoyal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

To investigate the current evidence in post-operative outcomes to support the use of Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic (radical) Prostatectomy (RALP) over Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy (LRP) in cases of organ-confined prostate cancer. A systematic review was performed according to PRISMA/MOOSE guidelines. Dichotomous variables were pooled as risk ratios (RR). Continuous variables were pooled as weighted mean differences (WMD). Quality assessment was performed using the Newcastle-Ottawa score (NOS). Four suitable randomised controlled studies were identified from the literature. 1026 male patients with prostate cancer (LRP n = 342, 33.33%; RALP n = 684, 66.67%) were identified as eligible for inclusion. These patients were randomised for definitive operative management to RALP or LRP. There was no statistically significant difference identified in operative time (MD -2.81, 95% CI -12.92-7.31, I

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LaparoscopyProstatectomyProstatic NeoplasmsRobotic Surgical ProceduresBlood Loss, SurgicalHumansMaleOperative TimePostoperative ComplicationsTreatment OutcomePost-operative continencyPost-operative erectile functionProstate cancerRobotic prostatectomy

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PMID41272332

DOI10.1007/s11701-025-02938-6

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