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Current trends in the management of radical retropubic prostatectomy: is short-stay RRP feasible in the United Kingdom?

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Background: Our aim was to review UK practice in the management of radical retropubic prostatectomy and identify opportunities to reduce LOS to American levels.

Methods: A survey was conducted of BAUS members regarding LOS and postoperative management.

Results: Out of 551 surveys 126 were returned. Mean LOS in the UK is 5.2 days. Opiate analgesia, PCA and postoperative epidural may delay discharge. Diet and mobilization are commenced at 1.7 and 2.1 days, respectively.

Conclusion: Care pathways can safely reduce LOS to 2 days. Protocols to reduce LOS in the UK should be assessed and their impact on cost and quality-of-life evaluated.

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  1. Midwest Urology Research Foundation, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA

    A R Ramsden & G W Chodak

  2. Department of Urology, Bristol Royal Infirmary, UK

    R Thurairaja & R Persad

  3. Midwest Prostate and Urology Health Center, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA

    G W Chodak

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Ramsden, A., Thurairaja, R., Persad, R. et al. Current trends in the management of radical retropubic prostatectomy: is short-stay RRP feasible in the United Kingdom?. Prostate Cancer Prostatic Dis 7, 50–53 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.pcan.4500698

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