[Radical prostatectomy. Detection and management of intra- and postoperative complications]

Urologe A. 2014 Jul;53(7):976-83. doi: 10.1007/s00120-014-3500-x.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Radical prostatectomy is the most common treatment for organ-confined prostate cancer. Performed without complications and limitations, surgery will allow complete removal of the tumor and, therefore, cure the patient. Operative techniques have been improved during the last few decades to reduce invasiveness of the procedure. Furthermore, optimized perioperative management has shortened hospital stay. To ensure rapid recovery of each patient, early detection of complications is highly relevant. Herein, different scenarios for peri- and postoperative complications are described, and recommendations for best practice solutions are reviewed.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Male
  • Medical Errors / prevention & control*
  • Patient Safety
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnosis*
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology
  • Postoperative Complications / therapy*
  • Prostatectomy / adverse effects*
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / complications
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / surgery*