The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued full guidance to the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on laparoscopic radical prostatectomy.
Description:
This procedure is used to treat localised prostate carcinoma. It involves the insertion of a laparoscope and a four trocars through the abdominal wall. The prostate, adjacent tissue and lymph nodes are separated and removed and the urethra reconnected.
Arrangements:
Other (see guidance)
Topic Area:
Cancer
Surgical procedures
Urogenital
Specialty:
Clinical oncology
Medical oncology
Specialist advice has been sought from:
British Association of Urological Surgeons
Date notified to NICE:
01 April 2002
Guidance Publication Date:
22 November 2006
Contact
Details:
Project Manager
(for general enquiries or comments)
