Learning curve was variably defined as no robotic experience (83); the initial experience (103); the initial learning curve. (89)
Refers to post-operative complications (83); early peri-operative complications, within the first month after surgery (103); late post-operative complications (>30 days-15 months) (89).
Refers to early urinary retention (83); bladder neck contracture in addition to stricture (103); bladder neck contracture alone. (89)
For Carlsson 2010, there were age (RB: 62, IQR: 35-78 vs. RP: 63, IQR: 47-77, p<0.001) and stage differences, favouring cT3 tumours in RP, p<0.001.