Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy for Prostate Cancer
A special issue of Cancers (ISSN 2072-6694). This special issue belongs to the section "Methods and Technologies Development".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 April 2026 | Viewed by 22
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Robot-assisted surgery has taken over in many surgical disciplines over the past decade. In recent years, numerous companies introduced various machines based on different platforms. To reduce complications in the learning phase of an increasing number of surgeons in a growing number of institutions and hospitals, structured ways to achieve proficiency have been developed.
For some surgical indications, clinical data regarding side effects and outcomes are necessary to justify the initial higher investment and running costs. But one should not forget the improved ergonomics of robot-assisted surgery for the entire surgical team, preventing chronic disease.
Different machines have their own strengths and need comparative studies looking at the advantages for surgical interventions of the respective discipline as well as specific regional needs. Furthermore, training for each of the different platforms is of utmost importance and will require the development of new simulators, structured training, and centers for advanced teaching.
Prof. Dr. Arnulf Stenzl
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- robotic surgery
- machine learning
- comparative study
- ergonomics
- cost
- patient reported outcome
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