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Radical retropubic prostatectomy remains a popular therapy for localized prostate caner and is frequently performed in most urological practices. We describe our current technique for this procedure developed from watching many experienced surgeons, studying other published descriptions, and our own surgical experience over the last decade. We recognize that there are many ways to accomplish the goals of any operation and describe what has worked best for us in terms of pathological and functional results.
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Klein, E.A., Licht, M.R., Jhaveri, F. (2000). Contemporary Technique of Radical Retropublic Prostatectomy. In: Klein, E.A. (eds) Management of Prostate Cancer. Current Clinical Urology. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59259-714-7_8
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