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Is robotic prostatectomy better for nerve sparing than an open surgery?

Jayram Krishnan, DO
Jayram Krishnan, DO on behalf of Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center
Urology
Both robotic and open prostatectomy have similar outcomes regarding nerve sparing, says Jayram Krishnan, DO, a urologist at Sunrise Hospital. In this video, he advises that you seek a doctor with the most experience in the type of procedure.

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