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Robotic vs. Open Prostate Surgery: 2-Year Outcomes Study


Robotic vs. Open Prostate Surgery: 2-Year Outcomes Study

By Dr Wendy Winnall - PCFA Research Team

Two years ago, a landmark Australian study of prostate surgery was published in a top journal. Conducted in Queensland, this randomised controlled trial compared the two main types of prostate surgery. Twelve weeks after surgery, there were no obvious differences between the sexual side effects, urinary side effects and success in treating in treating the cancer. At the time, many considered that 12 weeks was not enough time to see any difference. The 2-year results now are in!

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