Robot-assisted vs Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy for Prostate Cancer Treatment

Robot-assisted vs Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy for Prostate Cancer Treatment

This study is to compare the outcomes of robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RARP) and laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) for prostate cancer treatment in terms of perioperative surgical, functional and oncological outcomes.

Participants will either have robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RARP) or laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) as determined by the treating surgeon. All participants will undergo tests and questionnaires to determine urinary and erectile function, biopsies to determine perioperative surgical, functional and oncological outcomes. These assessments will be conducted pre-operatively, post-operatively and at certain follow-up time points up to 12 months.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Adult men aged 18 years and over;
2. Undergoing RARP or LRP. prostatectomy for prostate cancer at Binh Dan Hospital;
3. Clinically suitable for radical prostatectomy (cT1-3, No, Mo);
4. Cognitively able to give written informed consent for participation;
5. Elective procedure.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. The patient lacks the ability to consent for themselves;
2. Patients unwilling to undergo pre- and post-operative evaluation according to the protocol;