"Robotic fatigue?" - The impact of case order on positive surgical margins in robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy.

CONCLUSION: Case sequence was not associated with PSM, lymph node yield, or operative time for RALP. Disease specific factors and institutional experience are associated with increased risk for positive surgical margin which can aid providers in scheduling of patients.
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Source: Urologic Oncology - November 4, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Bukavina L, Mishra K, Mahran A, Fernstrum A, Ray A, Markt S, Schumacher F, Conroy B, Abouassaly R, MacLennan G, Smith G, Ferry E, Wong D, Lotan Y, Chaparala H, Sharp D, Alazem K, Moinzadeh A, Adamic B, Zagaja G, Kang P, Lawry H, Lee B, Calaway A, Ponsky L Tags: Urol Oncol Source Type: research