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An observational study of volume-outcome effects for robot-assisted radical prostatectomy in England.

William K GrayJamie DayTim W R BriggsSimon Harrison
Published in: BJU international (2021)
There is evidence of a volume-outcome relationship for RARP in England and minimising low-volume RARP will improve patient outcomes. Nevertheless, the observed effect size was relatively modest, and stakeholders should be realistic when evaluating the likely impact of further centralisation at a population level.
Keyphrases
  • radical prostatectomy
  • robot assisted
  • prostate cancer
  • minimally invasive