Oncologic Outcomes at 10 Years Following Robotic Radical Prostatectomy

Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy confers effective 10-yr cancer control for men with localized disease, similar to the open approach. Recurrence is best predicted by postoperative disease severity. Persistent disease signals the risk of progression likely requiring early salvage treatment; lower postoperative risk warrants protracted surveillance beyond 5 yr from surgery, and those with higher risk may require follow-up beyond 10 yr.