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World J Clin Urol. Jul 24, 2013; 2(2): 3-9
Published online Jul 24, 2013. doi: 10.5410/wjcu.v2.i2.3
Table 1 Comparision of peri-operative and safety profiles of transperitoneal and extraperitoneal approaches to robot-assisted radical prostatectomy
CharacteristictRARP (n = 50)eRARP (n = 70)
Mean total operative time (min)255.7 (155-490)236.8 (170-375)
Prostatectomy console time (min)198.3 ± 64 (120-420)145.1 ± 38.7 (96-293)
Mean blood loss (mL)342 ± 320 (50-2000)372 ± 368 (100-2500)
Drain use50/5025/70
Length of stay (mean)3.52 ± 2 (2-12)1.94 ± 1.38 (1-8) (P < 0.0002)
Intra-operative complications (Clavien Grade)1 Ureteric injury (Grade 2)1 Rectal injury (Grade 2)
Post-operative complications (Clavien Grade)1 Arm neuropraxia (Grade 1)1 Urinary retention (Grade 1)
1 Blood transfusion (Grade 2)2 Blood transfusions (Grade 2)
1 Anastomotic leak requiring suprapubic catheter insertion on readmission (Grade 3b)2 Pelvic collection/haematoma requiring percuataneous drainage (Grade 3a)