Sophia H van der Graaf, Marinus J Hagens, Hans Veerman, Ton A Roeleveld, Jakko A Nieuwenhuijzen, Esther M K Wit, Michel W J M Wouters, Stevie van der Mierden, R Jeroen A van Moorselaar, Harrie P Beerlage, André N Vis, Pim J van Leeuwen, Henk G van der Poel
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: The implementation of quality assurance programs (QAPs) within urological practice has gained prominence; yet, their impact on outcomes after radical prostatectomy (RP) remains uncertain. This paper aims to systematically review the current literature regarding the implementation of QAPs and their impact on outcomes after robot-assisted RP, laparoscopic RP, and open prostatectomy, collectively referred to as RP. METHODS: A systematic Embase, Medline (OvidSP), and Scopus search was conducted, according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) process, on January 12, 2024...
April 16, 2024: European Urology Focus