Overcoming the learning curve for robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy.
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چکیده
Robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP) has been rapidly adopted in the last few years despite having a prolonged learning curve. This article describes the RALP learning curve, reviews in detail the challenging steps of the operation, describes the authors' RALP technique, and concludes with tips to overcome the learning curve.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The Urologic clinics of North America
دوره 37 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010