Endoscopic Extraperitoneal Radical Prostatectomy
Subtitle: Laparoscopic and Robot-Assisted Surgery
Contributors: J.-U. Stolzenburg (Editor); M.T. Gettman (Editor); E.N. Liatsikos (Editor)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Springer
Published: November 14, 2007
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 195
ISBN-13: 9783540455332
Subjects: Gastrointestinal & colorectal surgery; Surgical techniques; Urology & urogenital medicine; Medical; Medical / Nursing; Oncology; Urology; Medical / Urology; endoscopy; laparoscopy; prostate cancer; prostatectomy
Description: "The main goal of this book is to guide the urologist step by step through endoscopic/laparoscopic extraperitoneal radical prostatectomy (EERPE), aiming to make this highly standardized technique reproducible. Every state of the procedure is presented with endoscopic images and diagrams so that the reader can comprehend the different surgical steps. Complications and their management are described in detail. Special chapters are devoted to the anatomy of the prostate, anesthesiological considerations, and postoperative management and training."--BOOK JACKET.