Search for dissertations about: "robot-assisted radical prostatectomy"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words robot-assisted radical prostatectomy.

2. 1. Radical prostatectomy. Impact of surgical technique and surgeon variability on functional and oncologic outcomes

   Author : Martin Nyberg; Malmö Urologisk cancerforskning; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; prostate cancer; radical prostatectomy; biochemical recurrence; robot-assisted radical prostatectomy; urinary incontinence; erectile dysfunction; surgeon heterogeneity; retropubic radical prostatectomy;

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4. 2. Quality of Life and Functional Outcomes in Men with Localized Prostate Cancer

   Author : Eva Johansson; Anna Bill-axelson; Anders Widmark; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; prostate cancer; radical prostatectomy; watchful waiting; quality of life; erectil dysfunction; androgen deprivation therapy; robot-assisted radical prostatectomy; inguinal hernia; information; randomized; Urology and andrology; Urologi och andrologi; Urologi; Urology;

   Abstract : Quality-of-life and functional outcomes are important in the choice of treatment for men with localized prostate cancer. These issues were investigated in the present thesis. All living 400 men randomized to radical prostatectomy or watchful waiting from 1989 to 1999 in the Scandinavian Prostate Cancer Group Number 4 (SPCG-4) were included. READ MORE

5. 3. Adverse effects of curative treatment of prostate cancer

   Author : Jon Örn Fridriksson; Pär Stattin; Camilla Thellenberg-Karlsson; Mats Lambe; Francesco Montorsi; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Prostate cancer; prostate-specific antigen; decision aids; radical prostatectomy; radiotherapy; patient readmission; adverse effects; Urology; kirurgi; särskilt urologi;

   Abstract : Background Screening for prostate cancer is debated, there is conflicting data on the net benefit of screening. Men who consider screening need to be informed on the pros and cons. Rehospitalization after surgery can be used as an indicator of general quality of care. For radical prostatectomy, little is known on the readmission rate after surgery. READ MORE

6. 4. Treatment of early prostate cancer - reducing side effects without jeopardizing cure

   Author : Elin Axén; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; incontinence; prostate cancer; radical prostatectomy; recurrence;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis is to gain further knowledge of how surgical choices affect the outcome for patients undergoing radical prostatectomy for early prostate cancer including preoperative evaluation and long-term prognosis after surgery. Within the non-randomized Laparoscopic Prostatectomy Robot Open trial, comparing the outcomes between open and robot-assisted radical prostatectomy, we evaluated the effect of preservation of the neurovascular bundles on postoperative incontinence (paper I), and recurrence of prostate cancer (paper II). READ MORE

7. 5. Outcomes after surgical treatment of localized prostate cancer with focus on urinary incontinence and short term complications

   Author : Anna Wallerstedt; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Background: Urinary incontinence is a significant long-term complication after radical prostatectomy. The aim was to evaluate clinically significant definitions of urinary incontinence and to investigate its potential predictors. READ MORE