Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8778273 | European Urology | 2018 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Brachytherapy catheter (BTC) implantation is traditionally carried out via open retropubic surgery. We describe robot-assisted laparoscopic BTC implantation as a minimally invasive alternative. Perioperative outcomes are described and confirm the safety and feasibility of this procedure.
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Authors
Judith Bosschieter, André N. Vis, Henk G. van der Poel, Luc M. Moonen, Simon Horenblas, Bas W.G. van Rhijn, Bradley R. Pieters, Jakko A. Nieuwenhuijzen, Kees Hendricksen,