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BJU Int April 2015 PMID 25098710

Minimum 5-year follow-up of 1138 consecutive laparoscopic radical prostatectomies.

Ricardo Soares, Antonina Di Benedetto, Zach Dovey, Simon Bott, Roy G McGregor, Christopher G Eden

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4
Peak: 1 in Feb 2015
across 3 sources since Feb 2015

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2,089
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Feb 2015 – Aug 2020

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect strong interest and moderate engagement, as users cite specific results like pad usage rates and long-term outcomes, emphasizing the significance of the study with phrases like 'very good results' and 'reliable surgical option.' The tone and context suggest appreciation for the study’s contribution to prostate cancer treatment, though overall engagement remains measured with focus on clinical outcomes.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the positive outcomes and support the overall findings of the study, reflecting a general consensus on the effectiveness of laparoscopic prostatectomy.

InterestHigh interest

The social discussions demonstrate high interest, with frequent mentions of specific postoperative outcomes and comparisons to other procedures, indicating engagement with the research implications.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many posters reference clinical results, such as low complication rates and continence outcomes, showing a level of thoughtful analysis and connection to surgical practice.

ImpactModerate impact

The discourse hints at the potential influence of the study, especially with comments framing it as evidence of long-term success and as a reliable option for prostate cancer treatment, which might affect clinical decisions.

Abstract in brief

  • The study reviewed 1138 patients who underwent laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) between 2000 and 2008, with a median follow-up of about 7.4 years, showing promising long-term outcomes including high rates of biochemical recurrence-free survival and continence.
  • Most patients had successful nerve preservation, had an average blood loss of 200 mL, and experienced low complication rates (5.2%), with the procedure being mostly effective across various risk groups and stages of prostate cancer.
  • The findings indicate that long-term results of LRP are comparable or better than previous studies, with high patient continence, potency, and low prostate cancer recurrence, suggesting LRP as a reliable surgical option for prostate cancer treatment.]
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Ricardo Soares
@soares_uro · X

@EvanThomas84 @PSUrol @DrewMoghanaki @SouMyajiT_RO @OurHealthHabit @DrSpratticus @DrAndrewLoblaw @brettcoxmd @dr_coops Some more “honest literature” by @chriseden99 in the UK: 10% wearing pad only 4 weeks after Retzius-sparing RARP https://t.co/eBm3byzjWd . With LRP, results were also very good: 6.2% with pad at 1 year https://t.co/Bm4oJjgk6D , 8.2% in high risk PCa https://t.co/JAAQY7mz1m

Aug 9, 2020 · 1 like · 1,669 followers View post →

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Ricardo Soares
@soares_uro · X

@EvanThomas84 @PSUrol @DrewMoghanaki @SouMyajiT_RO @OurHealthHabit @DrSpratticus @DrAndrewLoblaw @brettcoxmd @dr_coops Some more “honest literature” by @chriseden99 in the UK: 10% wearing pad only 4 weeks after Retzius-sparing RARP https://t.co/eBm3byzjWd . With LRP, results were also very good: 6.2% with pad at 1 year https://t.co/Bm4oJjgk6D , 8.2% in high risk PCa https://t.co/JAAQY7mz1m

Aug 9, 2020 · 1 like · 1,669 followers View post →