einstein (São Paulo). 01/Jul/2010;8(3):381-2.

Robotic assisted radical prostatectomy: a different treatment for prostate cancer?

Alexandre Den , Thomas Edward , Fernando , Antonio Correa Lopes , Marcos , Antonio Carlos Lima , Eric Roger

DOI: 10.1590/S1679-45082010MD1558

ABSTRACT

Considering the Health Care System in Brazil, a developing country, and public healthcare policies, robotic surgery is a reality to very few citizens. Therefore, robotic assisted radical prostatectomy is far removed from the daily practice of the vast majority of Brazilian urologists. Scientific evidence of the superiority of robotic assisted radical prostatectomy does not presently justify public investments for widespread development of robotic centers. Maybe over time and with reductions in costs, robotic technology will become a more established practice, as observed in other countries, and more feasible for the Brazilian urological community.

Robotic assisted radical prostatectomy: a different treatment for prostate cancer?
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