The complications following radical prostatectomy via open or laparoscopic approach, a comparison of results according to the Clavien system scale

Abstract

The aim of the study was to compare frequency and severity of complications following radical prostatectomies performed using open surgery between 1993-2012 and a laparoscopic approach between 2008-2012.

Keywords

• radical prostatectomy
• complications
• Clavien system