How is laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) different from open radical prostatectomy?
In contrast to open radical prostatectomy, the surgery does not require an abdominal incision, and is thus a much less invasive procedure. Instead, the procedure relies on tiny entry sites or “ports,” most of which are no longer than five millimeters. surgeons then insert slender instruments through these small ports, including a computerized scope (the laparoscope), allowing them to view a powerfully magnified image in real time video.
