Can robot-assisted radical prostatectomy be taught to chief residents and fellows without affecting operative outcomes?

Can robot-assisted radical prostatectomy be taught to chief residents and fellows without affecting operative outcomes?

Purpose: To determine whether robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) may be taught to chief residents and fellows without influencing operative outcomes. Methods: Between August 2011 and June 2012, 388 patients underwent RARP by a single primary surgeon (DIL) at our institution. Our teaching al...

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Main Authors: Ziho Lee, Andrew J. Lightfoot, Phillip Mucksavage, David I. Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-06-01
Series:Prostate International
Subjects:
Education
Minimally invasive surgery
Prostatectomy
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2287888215000136

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