collating intraoperative data and early functional outcome. RESULTSThe mean surgical time for LRP and RAP was 235 and 202 min ( P > 0.05) and mean (95% confidence interval) blood loss 299 (40) and 206 (63) mL ( P = 0.014), with no transfusions in either group. The positive margin rate did not differ significantly (14% LRP and 12% RAP) and there was no biochemical recurrence in either group. Early functional outcomes were similar. CONCLUSIONSBoth LRP and RAP are technically demanding, but feasible, with the patient clearly benefiting. There were no major surgical differences between the techniques, but RAP is more costly.

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