What are the advantages of laparoscopic radical prostatectomy?

What are the advantages of laparoscopic radical prostatectomy?

Mark Vogel (Board Certified Urologist) gives expert video advice on: What is a 'radical prostatectomy'?; What are the advantages and disadvantages of radical prostatectomy?; What is the recovery time after radical prostatectomy? and more...

In a laparoscopic radical prostatectomy only a small incision is made at the end of the procedure to remove the prostate and lymph tissue, therefore, a large scar is not necessary. The recovery time may be shorter and other factors such as decreased blood loss and decreased need for pain medicine also may be a factor.