Learning curve was variably defined as no robotic experience (83); inception program (77); initial experience. (105)
Stage information not known for D’Alonzo 2009 and Webster 2005. Slight difference shown for Gleason score (RB: 6.5, SD: 0.7 vs. RP: 6.7, SD: 0.9, p=0.03) in D’Alonzo 2009. Inclusion criteria of patients having clinically localized prostate cancer in Webster 2005.
No difference for Gleason score in Wood 2007.