Study design

retrospective, multicenter

Study time

2009-2011.5,2014.5-2015.10,2016.2-0016.12,2018.12-2019.10

Country

United States

Object

the first 40 consecutive RARPs performed by a single surgeon using the Da Vinci S, Si, Xi and SP platforms.

Inclusion criteria

No specific exclusion criteria were used beyond case order as previously described. 

Sample size

160

Topic classification

Focus on RARP

Keypoint

the technological improvements associated to the increased surgeon's expertise made the transition to the single port safe and effective when compared with previous platforms.

Year