As a radical prostatectomy involves removal of the entire prostate gland and the surrounding tissue, a major surgical operation, there are a number of ways by which the operation is performed. Overcoming surgical complications and ensuring continued erectile function following the procedure, requires good surgical technique. The editors and their distinguished team of contributors from around the world offer the reader their guidance based on personal experience and best surgical practice. Radical Prostatectomy is required reading for all those performing radical prostatectomies.