Does surgical technique influence margin control during R.P.?

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The goal of radical prostatectomy (RP) is complete removal of the prostate and seminal vesicles with negative surgical margins. Regardless

of approach, the occurrence of positive surgical margins (PSMs) remains

a risk associated with RP. In addition, PSMs can adversely affect biochemical and cause-specific survival..... Click on the below link for the full story:<http://www.urotoday.com/61/browse_categories/prostate_cancer/radical_prostatectomy_does_surgical_technique_influence_margin_control__abstract03242010.html> You're welcome to browse within the

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