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Robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP) has become increasingly common; however, there have been no nationwide, population-based, non–claims-based studies to evaluate differences in outcomes between RALP and open radical retropubic prostatectomy (RRP).
To determine surgical, oncologic, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) outcomes following RALP and RRP in a nationwide cohort.
Design, setting, and participants
We identified 903 men in the Health Professionals Follow-up Study diagnosed with prostate cancer between 2000 and 2010 who underwent radical prostatectomy using RALP (n = 282) or RRP (n = 621) as primary treatment.
Radical prostatectomy.
Outcome measurements and statistical analysis
We compared patients undergoing RALP or RRP across a range of perioperative, oncologic, and HRQOL outcomes.
Results and limitations
Use of RALP increased during the study period, constituting 85.2% of study subjects in 2009, up from 4.5% in 2003. Patients undergoing RALP compared to RRP were less likely to have a lymph node dissection (51.5% vs 85.4%;p < 0.0001), had less blood loss (207.4 ml vs 852.3 ml;p < 0.0001), were less likely to receive blood transfusions (4.3% vs 30.3%;p < 0.0001), and had shorter hospital stays (1.8 d vs 2.9 d;p < 0.0001). Surgical, oncologic, and HRQOL outcomes did not differ significantly among the groups. In multivariate logistic regression models, there were no significant differences in 3- or 5-yr recurrence-free survival comparing RALP versus RRP (hazard ratios: 0.98 [95% confidence interval (CI), 0.46–2.08] and 0.75 [95% CI, 0.18–3.11], respectively).
In a nationwide cohort of patients undergoing surgical treatment for prostate cancer, RALP was associated with shorter hospital stay, and lower blood loss and transfusion rates than RRP. Surgical oncologic and HRQOL outcomes were similar between groups.
Patient summary
We studied men throughout the United States with prostate cancer who underwent surgical removal of the prostate. We found that robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy resulted in shorter hospital stay, less blood loss, and fewer blood transfusions than radical retropubic prostatectomy. There were no differences in cancer control or health-related quality of life.
Keywords: Robotic, Open, Prostatectomy, Outcomes, Health-related quality of life.
1. Introduction
Robotic surgery systems have disseminated rapidly throughout the United States. For prostate cancer (PCa) treatment, the proportion of prostatectomies performed robotically has risen from 8% in 2003 to 67% in 2009 [1] . This increase has taken place despite a paucity of high-quality data supporting the benefits of robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP) over open retropubic radical prostatectomy (RRP)[2], [3], and [4].
Evaluation of clinical data on perioperative outcomes of RALP and RRP are generally limited to single-institution case series in which RALP was associated with lower estimated blood loss (EBL), shorter lengths of hospital stay (LOS), lower or similar rates of positive surgical margins (PSMs), and no difference in biochemical recurrence–free survival (bRFS)[2], [5], and [6]. The only population-based studies are restricted to claims-based data[7], [8], and [9], with concerns about incomplete reporting and accuracy of data. Two of these studies were unable to differentiate between minimally invasive prostatectomy with or without the use of robotic assistance[7] and [8]. In addition, studies evaluating health-related quality-of-life outcomes (HRQOL) of urinary incontinence and impotence using a validated patient-reported questionnaire among patients who had undergone RALP and those who had undergone RRP are even more sparse, with no multicenter or population studies available[2], [3], [4], and [5]. A randomized controlled study of RALP versus RRP is currently enrolling patients [10] , but results will not be available for several years.
We therefore sought to evaluate surgical, oncologic, and HRQOL outcomes following RALP and RRP over a 10-yr interval in a nationwide, population-based cohort of US men with PCa.
2. Patients and methods
2.1. Study population
The men in this study are participants in the Health Professionals Follow-up Study (HPFS), a prospective study of 51 529 US male health professionals who enrolled in 1986 by completing a mailed questionnaire as previously described [11] . Participants complete biennial follow-up questionnaires to update information on new medical diagnoses and lifestyle (response rate: 96%).
After participants report a PCa diagnosis, we obtain medical records to confirm the diagnosis and record clinical information (eg, T stage, Gleason score), treatments, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) values at diagnosis, PSA levels after treatment (to identify events of biochemical recurrence), and metastasis. Participants also complete biennial follow-up questionnaires to update data on treatments, PSA levels, and clinical progression. The base population for this analysis included men who were diagnosed with PCa after January 1, 2000, and were treated with radical prostatectomy (RP) as primary therapy within 1 yr of diagnosis between 2000 and 2010. The main analysis included the 903 men treated with RALP and RRP, excluding those who had prostatectomy with a pure laparoscopic (n = 32), perineal approach (n = 28), or had unknown type (n = 102).
2.2. Surgical technique and perioperative and oncologic outcomes
The medical records of patients who underwent RALP or RRP were evaluated to determine perioperative outcomes. BRFS was defined as PSA level >0.2 ng/ml after surgery and for at least two consecutive measures (date of failure was the date of first increase)[12] and [13]. Men for whom we could not ascertain a PSA recurrence but who reported metastasis or died of PCa were assigned a date of recurrence as the earliest date for any of these events. We used modified D'Amico criteria as previously described (that do not distinguish between T2 substages) because the substage definitions were changed twice by the American Joint Commission on Cancer during the study period [14] .
2.3. Patient-reported outcomes
We used the Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite 26 (EPIC-26) to assess HRQOL in the HPFS on the 2010 prostate biennial questionnaire[15] and [16]. Men who returned their baseline questionnaire before January 1, 2009, were eligible for this mailing, which included 650 of the 903 men who underwent RALP or RPP. The 2010 questionnaire was completed by 614 of 650 men (response rate: 94.5%). For the patient-reported outcomes analysis, we restricted the population to 600 men who completed the questionnaire ≥2 yr after prostatectomy.
We measured cancer care satisfaction using the Satisfaction Scale for Cancer Care (SCA), developed and validated by our group and previously described[15] and [17]. Unlike other instruments focused on satisfaction with cancer care processes, the SCA instrument is unique in providing a robust, valid measure of satisfaction with care outcome (Cronbach α = 0.88) [18] . Satisfaction data were collected on the 2010 prostate biennial questionnaire.
2.4. Statistical analysis
We compared patient and tumor characteristics, perioperative outcomes, and oncologic outcomes between RALP and RRP groups. Thettest and Wilcoxon test were used to compare means and medians across groups and the Fisher's exact test was used for categorical variables (p < 0.05 was considered significant). For variables that had a possible secular trend over time (ie, PSA value, biopsy Gleason score, risk score, pathologic Gleason score, and LOS), logistic or linear regression models were used to test whether there were differences by type of prostatectomy, adjusting for calendar year of surgery (continuous, years).
Recurrence was defined as any report of biochemical recurrence, metastasis, or PCa death, using the earliest date available as the recurrence date. We used a Kaplan-Meier plot to illustrate recurrence-free survival (RFS) and calculated risk of recurrence within 3 yr and 5 yr using logistic regression models adjusted for age at diagnosis, clinical stage, biopsy Gleason score, PSA at diagnosis, and calendar year of surgery.
We used linear regression models to test whether there were differences in HRQOL domains and satisfaction with cancer care outcome by type of prostatectomy, adjusting for age at diagnosis (continuous, years), PSA value at diagnosis (continuous, ng/ml), calendar year of surgery (continuous, years), and time since RP (continuous, months).
All analyses were performed using SAS v.9.1 (SAS Institute Inc., Cary, NC, USA) and results with a two-sidedpvalue <0.05 were considered statistically significant.
3. Results
3.1. Patient and tumor characteristics and use of robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy
Between 2000 and 2010, 1065 men were diagnosed with PCa, of whom 282 underwent RALP and 621 underwent RRP; those in the RALP and RRP groups are the subject of this study (N = 903). Patients in the RALP group were less likely to have T2 or higher clinical stage than RRP (20.6% vs 33.0%;p = 0.0002). When corrected for year of surgery, there was no significant difference in PSA value at diagnosis (p = 0.09), biopsy Gleason score (p = 0.71), or D'Amico risk score (0.10) ( Table 1 ). Use of RALP grew steadily over the study period, composing only 4.5% of procedures in 2003, 28.6% in 2005, 63.9% in 2007, and 85.2% in 2009 ( Fig. 1 ). Use of RP as primary treatment in the larger cohort of men with PCa diminished slightly over time, with 40.9% of men receiving RP in 2003 and 36.5% in 2009.
|p value
|Cases, no.
|Age at diagnosis, yr, mean
|BMI, kg/m2, mean
|Comorbidities *
|Stage, %
|0.0002 **
|PSA at diagnosis, ng/ml, median
|PSA level, ng/ml, %:
|0.09 †
|4 to <10
|Biopsy Gleason score, %
|0.71 †
|Risk score § , %
|0.10 †
|Perineural Invasion, %
* Comorbidity status at diagnosis, considered to be yes if participant reported any of the following: myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass or coronary angioplasty, angina confirmed by an angiogram or stress test, stroke, Parkinson disease, emphysema or chronic bronchitis, or diabetes, updated over follow-up until diagnosis.
** T1 versus T2 or higher.
† Adjusted for year of surgery (2000–2010).
§ See text for modified D'Amico definition. RALP = robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy; RRP = radical retropubic prostatectomy.
3.2. Perioperative outcomes
Lymph node dissection status, LOS, EBL, and transfusion status differed significantly between the treatment groups ( Table 2 ), and these results remained significant after adjustment for calendar year of surgery. Lymph node dissection was more common in higher-risk patients than low- or intermediate-risk patients in both surgical groups (p < 0.01 for both (data not shown). However, among the low-risk patients, a higher proportion of RRP patients (77.1%) had a lymph node dissection compared to RALP patients (35.3%), as well as among intermediate-risk patients (94.8% vs 64.8%, respectively) (p < 0.0001) (data not shown). There was no difference in the proportion of nerve-sparing between RALP and RRP overall and by clinical stage (data not shown), with the majority of patients getting bilateral nerve sparing (70.7% vs 68.3%, respectively;p = 0.39), and no difference in seminal vesicle removal (95.2% vs 96.7%, respectively;p = 0.34) ( Table 2 ).
|p value
|0.39 *
|Seminal vesicle removal
|Lymph node dissection, %
|Length of hospital stay, d
|Estimated blood loss, ml
|Transfusions, %
|Transfusion, units, no.
|Prostate weight, g
* Any type of nerve sparing versus none.
RALP = robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy; RRP = radical retropubic prostatectomy.
Patients in the RALP group compared to RRP were 82% less likely to receive a lymph node dissection (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.11–0.27;p < 0.0001). After adjusting for calendar year of surgery, RALP patients had, on average, 495 ml less EBL (95% CI, 389–601;p < 0.0001), were 83% less likely to receive a blood transfusion (95% CI, 0.07–0.41;p < 0.0001), and experienced, on average, a 0.5-d shorter hospital stay (95% CI, 0.14–0.84;p = 0.007) (data not shown). Between 2004–2010 (when ample cases were available in both groups for comparison per year of surgery), the RRP group experienced a decrease in average successive LOS (0.18 d/yr,p = 0.001) and EBL (66 ml/yr,p = 0.01), whereas the RALP group did not (LOS: 0.11 d/yr,p = 0.10; EBL: 1.5 ml/yr,p = 0.85).
3.3. Oncologic outcomes
Overall, pathologic T stage did not differ significantly among patients who had undergone RALP and those who had undergone RRP, nor did presence of T3 or higher disease (22.2% vs 20.7%, respectively;p = 0.66), nodal metastasis (p = 0.74), Gleason score (p = 0.75, adjusted for year of surgery), or positive surgical margins (24.5% vs 23.1%, respectively;p = 0.51) ( Table 3 ). After correcting for clinical stage, pathologic stage and PSMs remained not significantly different between the groups (data not shown).
|p value
|pT stage, %
|0.66 *
|N stage, %
|0.74 **
|Pathologic Gleason score, %
|0.75 †
|Margins, %
|Positive, multiple
|Positive, one
|Extracapsular extension, %
|Seminal vesicle invasion, %
* T2 versus T3 or higher.
** N0 versus N1.
† Adjusted for year of surgery (2000–2010).
RALP = robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy; RRP = radical retropubic prostatectomy.
Median follow-up was 2.4 yr in the RALP group and 6.8 yr in the RRP group. There were 24 recurrence events in the RALP group (all of which were biochemical) and 116 recurrence events in the RRP group (110 of which were biochemical, 4 were metastasis, and 2 were PCa death). Kaplan-Meier analysis demonstrated no difference in RFS (p = 0.23) ( Fig. 2 ). Median time to recurrence was 1.2 yr in the RALP group and 2.5 yr in the RRP group. Among men with ≥3 yr of follow-up (99 in the RALP group and 493 in the RRP group), 3-yr RFS was 88.9% for RALP and 89.9% for RRP. Among men with at least 5-yr of follow-up (25 in the RALP group and 393 men in the RRP group), 5-yr RFS was 88.0% for RALP and 84.7% for RRP. Logistic regression models in patients with minimum follow-up of 3 yr or 5 yr adjusted for age at diagnosis, year of surgery, clinical stage, biopsy Gleason score, and PSA value at diagnosis, demonstrated no difference in recurrence within 3 yr or 5 yr between RALP and RRP (odds ratios: 0.98 [95% CI, 0.46–2.08] and 0.75 [95% CI, 0.18–3.11], respectively).
3.4. Health-related quality-of-life outcomes
The EPIC-26 questionnaire, which was included as part of the 2010 prostate follow-up questionnaire, was sent to 147 patients in the RALP group and 503 patients in the RRP group, with a response rate of 95.2% (140 of 147 patients) and 94.2% (474 of 503 patients), respectively. The analysis was limited to 600 men—132 patients in the RALP group and the 468 patients in the RRP group—who completed the questionnaire ≥2 yr after prostatectomy. There was no significant difference in HRQOL outcomes among the groups overall or in regard to any of the specific domains or when stratified by low- and intermediate- or high-risk groups ( Table 4 ).
|HRQOL domain **
|All RALP
|All RRP
|p value †
|Low-risk RALP
|Low-risk RRP
|p value †
|Intermediate or high-risk RALP
|Intermediate or high-risk RRP
|p value †
|n = 132
|n = 468
|n = 64
|n = 263
|n = 57
|n = 185
|Response rate, %
|Urinary incontinence
|74.4 ± 23.0
|74.4 ± 25.3
|69.5 ± 24.5
|75.1 ± 26.0
|81.7 ± 18.0
|73.2 ± 24.8
|Urinary obstruction
|94.5 ± 7.5
|93.9 ± 9.6
|95.4 ± 7.6
|93.8 ± 9.7
|94.4 ± 7.4
|93.5 ± 9.9
|36.8 ± 29.5
|36.3 ± 29.7
|39.4 ± 28.7
|39.7 ± 30.0
|34.2 ± 30.3
|30.7 ± 28.1
|96.3 ± 9.2
|96.3 ± 7.8
|96.2 ± 10.4
|96.3 ± 8.6
|96.4 ± 8.0
|96.1 ± 6.9
|93.5 ± 10.6
|92.6 ± 11.4
|94.2 ± 10.1
|92.9 ± 10.8
|93.2 ± 10.3
|92.3 ± 12.1
|Outcome satisfaction
|89.3 ± 13.3
|89.5 ± 13.6
|90.5 ± 11.6
|89.4 ± 14.3
|89.9 ± 14.0
|89.7 ± 12.7
* Up to 5 men who had RALP and up to 24 men who had RRP were missing one of the HRQOL domains from the questionnaire.
** Resulting domain scores for the Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite 26 (urinary incontinence, urinary obstruction, sexual, bowel, hormonal/vitality) is on a 0–100 scale, with higher values representing a more favorable HRQOL. Resulting scores for the Satisfaction Scale for Cancer Care (outcome satisfaction) is on a 0–100 scale, with higher values representing more satisfaction.
† P values represent significance of the surgical technique variable (RALP vs RRP) in multivariable linear models, with HRQOL score as the dependent variable, adjusted for patient age at diagnosis, D'Amico risk group, and time since prostatectomy. The models by risk group were not adjusted for risk group.
HRQOL = health-related quality of life; RALP = robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy; RRP = radical retropubic prostatectomy. Values are mean ± standard deviation unless otherwise stated.
4. Discussion
Despite the lack of population-based data (apart from claims data) comparing RALP to RRP, there has been rapid propagation of robotic platforms across the United States, with the majority of RPs now being performed with robotic assistance[1], [19], and [20]. Most data come from select high-volume, single-institution series and may not be generalizable to the population has a whole[2], [3], [4], and [5]. Three population-based studies using claims-based data are limited by concerns of incomplete coding of diagnosis by urologists[7], [8], and [9]. Our study provides data from a nationwide cohort of patients with centralized reporting of clinical data.
We found somewhat higher use of RALP (4.5% in 2003 to 85.2% in 2009) in comparison to a survey of urologists' case logs reporting an increase in proportion of RALP for prostatectomy from 8% in 2003 to 67% in 2009 [1] . In addition, two studies using Medicare data found the proportion of minimally invasive prostatectomies increased from 4.9% to 9.2% in 2003 to 43.2% in 2006 and 44.5% in 2007[7] and [19]. This difference may be due to our cohort being health professionals with better access to care and knowledge about new technologies with the potential for improved outcomes.
Previously reported advantages of RALP over RRP by single-institution studies were supported by our study. EBL in single-institution studies ranged from 100 ml to 300 ml for RALP and 450 ml to 800 ml for RRP; we found median values of 150 ml and 700 ml, respectively[21], [22], and [23]. The 4.5-fold higher rate of blood transfusions in RRP than RALP noted in a meta-analysis [5] was supported by our findings of a 7.0-fold higher proportion of transfusions in RRP. This may be due to improvements in RALP technique over time. LOSs are consistently lower with RALP, as seen in the population-based studies using data from the Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results study and Medicare data[4], [7], [24], and [25]with median LOS of 2 d for RALP and 3 d for RRP, similar to our findings of 1 d and 3 d, respectively.
Oncologic outcomes are of paramount importance when comparing these two techniques. Surgical margins are associated with future biochemical recurrence; since no follow-up is required, many studies use surgical margins as a surrogate for oncologic efficacy. Some single-institution studies reported a lower rate of positive margins with RALP compared to RRP, ranging from 15% to 22% and from 33% to 36%[26], [27], and [28], whereas others found no difference, with respective rates of 16% to 34% and 17% to 30%[5], [24], [25], and [29]similar to our findings. More important than surgical margins for evaluation of oncologic outcomes is bRFS, as this is more closely associated with mortality and dictates further cancer therapies. Only one study reported on recurrence [30] and found no difference in biochemical recurrence among men who had undergone RALP and those who had undergone RRP (16% vs 16.5%;p = 0.19), with median follow-ups of 8 mo and 17 mo, respectively. We observed no difference in RFS between groups. Because follow-up was longer in the RRP than RALP group, we performed a logistic regression analysis restricted to patients with at least 3 yr and 5 yr of follow-up, and this also showed no significant differences. Since median time to recurrence in the longer follow-up RRP group was 2.5 yr, the restriction of the subsequent recurrence-free logistic analysis to 3 yr and 5 yr would appropriately capture most events. In addition, similar to another population-based study [31] , we found that patients undergoing RALP were less likely to have a lymph node dissection than the RRP group.
Another suggested benefit of RALP from early single-institution studies [32] was the potential for improved urinary incontinence and sexual function[5] and [32]. However, many of these studies did not use validated questionnaires and were from single institutions, potentially limiting generalizability [2] . One single-institution study using a validated questionnaire also found no difference in HRQOL [33] , as we did.
Outcomes following RP, including perioperative, oncologic, and HRQOL, are multifactorial. Pretreatment patient/tumor characteristics and baseline function play major roles, as well as surgeon experience and technique. Therefore, firm conclusions cannot be drawn from any single-surgeon series. The strength of our population-based study is that all states within the United States were represented, allowing for a diverse cohort of patients treated by surgeons with varying experience and techniques. Our study does not attempt to determine whether RALP or RRP outcomes are better between the best or worst surgeon, but rather to describe outcomes within the United States. Individual surgeons can compare their specific outcomes tonational averagesto determine areas where further improvements can be made.
Our study needs to be interpreted with respect to its limitations. First, although this is a nationwide cohort, it is limited to health professionals who may have different access and knowledge regarding health-care options and providers, thus influencing rates of RALP and RRP. Second, this is an observational study and factors that influenced patients to select RRP or RALP also could influence the observed outcomes; a randomized trial would be required to avoid this potential confounding. Third, our median follow-up time is limited to 2.4 yr in the RALP patients and 6.8 yr in the RRP patients. We accounted for this difference by reporting results from the Kaplan-Meier analysis and by restricting the analysis to patients with at least 3 yr or 5 yr of follow-up. Last, it is important to note that although the RRP technique was introduced more than three decades ago and has matured over time, the RALP technique was only introduced within the last decade and, therefore, continued to evolve and mature over the study period. Additional follow-up is needed to better evaluate oncologic outcomes of recurrence as well as mortality between the groups.
5. Conclusions
In this nationwide, population-based cohort study, we found that men who undergo RALP are more likely to have been diagnosed with lower clinical stage cancer and also have improved perioperative parameters including less EBL, fewer transfusions, and shorter LOS while maintaining similar HRQOL outcomes. Further follow-up is needed to evaluate more fully the oncologic outcomes of biochemical recurrence and mortality.
Author contributions:Mehrdad Alemozaffar had full access to all the data in the study and takes responsibility for the integrity of the data and the accuracy of the data analysis.
Study concept and design:Alemozaffar, Sanda, Stampfer, Kenfield.
Acquisition of data:Alemozaffar, Yecies, Kenfield.
Analysis and interpretation of data:Alemozaffar, Sanda, Mucci, Stampfer, Kenfield.
Drafting of the manuscript:Alemozaffar, Sanda, Yecies, Mucci, Stampfer, Kenfield.
Critical revision of the manuscript for important intellectual content:Alemozaffar, Sanda, Yecies, Mucci, Stampfer, Kenfield.
Statistical analysis:Mucci, Kenfield.
Obtaining funding:Sanda, Stampfer.
Administrative, technical, or material support:Mucci, Kenfield.
Supervision:Sanda, Stampfer, Kenfield.
Other(specify): None.
Financial disclosures:Mehrdad Alemozaffar certifies that all conflicts of interest, including specific financial interests and relationships and affiliations relevant to the subject matter or materials discussed in the manuscript (eg, employment/affiliation, grants or funding, consultancies, honoraria, stock ownership or options, expert testimony, royalties, or patents filed, received, or pending), are the following: None
Funding/Support and role of the sponsor:This work was supported by grants from the US National Institutes of Health/National Cancer Institute (UM1 CA167552, T32CA009001, R25CA098566, R01CA141298) and the Prostate Cancer Foundation. The sponsors were not involved in the design and conduct of the study, and collection, management, and analysis of the data.
Acknowledgement statement:We thank the participants, Lauren McLaughlin, and other staff of the Health Professionals Follow-up Study for their valuable contributions as well as the following state cancer registries for their help: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming. In addition, this study was approved by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) Human Investigations Committee. Certain data used in this publication were obtained from the DPH. The authors assume full responsibility for analyses and interpretation of these data.
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b Department of Urology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
c Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
d Department of Epidemiology, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
e Channing Division of Network Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
f Department of Urology, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
Corresponding author. USC Institute of Urology, 7441 Eastlake Ave., Norris Cancer Center 7416, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA. Tel. +1 323 865 3700.
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Acts 18International Standard Version (ISV)
Paul in Corinth
18 After this, Paul[a] left Athens and went to Corinth. 2 There he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla because Claudius had ordered all the Jews to leave Rome. Paul[b] went to visit them, 3 and because they had the same trade he stayed with them. They worked together because they were tentmakers by trade. 4 Every Sabbath, he would speak in the synagogue, trying to persuade both Jews and Greeks. 5 But when Silas and Timothy arrived from Macedonia, Paul devoted himself entirely to the word[c] as he emphatically assured the Jews that Jesus is the Messiah.[d] 6 But when they began to oppose him and insult him, he shook out his clothes in protest and told them, "Your blood be on your own heads! I am innocent. From now on I will go to the gentiles."
7 Then he left that place and went to the home of a man named Titius[e] Justus, who worshipped God and whose house was next door to the synagogue. 8 Now Crispus, the leader of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, along with his whole family. Many Corinthians who heard Paul also believed and were baptized.
9 One night, the Lord told Paul in a vision, "Stop being afraid to speak out! Don't remain silent! 10 For I am with you, and no one will lay a hand on you or harm you, because I have many people in this city." 11 So Paul[f] lived there for a year and a half and continued to teach the word of God among the people there.[g]
12 While Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jewish leaders[h] gathered together, attacked Paul, and brought him before the judge's seat. 13 They said, "This man is persuading people to worship God in ways that are contrary to the Law."
14 Paul was about to speak when Gallio admonished the Jewish leaders,[i] "If there were some misdemeanor or crime involved, it would be reasonable to put up with you Jews. 15 But since it is a question about words, names, and your own Law, you will have to take care of that yourselves. I refuse to be a judge in these matters." 16 So he drove them away from the judge's seat. 17 Then all of them[j] took Sosthenes, the synagogue leader, and began beating him in front of the judge's seat. But Gallio paid no attention to any of this.
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18 After staying there for quite a while longer, Paul said goodbye to the brothers and sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila. He had his hair cut in Cenchrea, since he was under a vow. 19 When they arrived in Ephesus, he left Priscilla and Aquila[k] there. Then he went into the synagogue and had a discussion with the Jews. 20 They asked him to stay longer, but he refused. 21 As he told them goodbye, he said, "I will come back[l] to you again if it is God's will." Then he set sail from Ephesus. 22 When he arrived in Caesarea, he went up to Jerusalem,[m] greeted the church there, and then returned to Antioch. 23 After spending some time there, he departed and went from place to place through the region of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples.
Apollos Preaches in Ephesus
24 Meanwhile, a Jew named Apollos arrived in Ephesus. He was a native of Alexandria, an eloquent man, and well versed in the Scriptures. 25 He had been instructed in the Lord's way, and with spiritual fervor he kept speaking and teaching accurately about Jesus, although he knew only about John's baptism. 26 He began to speak boldly in the synagogue, but when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him home and explained God's way to him more accurately. 27 When Apollos[n] wanted to cross over to Achaia, the brothers wrote to the disciples there, urging them to welcome him. On his arrival he greatly helped those who, through God's[o] grace, had believed. 28 He successfully refuted the Jews in public and proved by the Scriptures that Jesus is the Messiah.[p]
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Everyone has the luck of the Irish on St. Patrick's Day, so be sure to make a craft that will bring you luck. These festive wearable St. Patrick's Day crafts and green decor can be worn and displayed way after way after March ends. Channel your favorite holiday and get creative with these St. Patrick's Day crafts and tutorials. You'll find everything from clover jewelry to out-of-the-box hats. These fun projects also serve as a great excuse to celebrate the holiday and learn more about its meaning. You can also gather up the kids and turn this holiday into a chance to bond with the family. No matter what, you'll appreciate the sea of green.
Start working on these fun and interesting Saint Patrick's Day crafts today - whether it's December, July or March, you'll love adding some luck to your life. If you don't want to include bright green in your crafts, consider incorporating clovers or other recognizable symbols.
17 Wearable St. Patrick's Day Crafts + Green Decor
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Are you feeling lucky? Download a copy of Irish for a Day: St. Patrick's Day Crafts and Recipes and you'll learn how to make a ton of great projects for almost no money at all. You'll have so much fun working on these St. Patrick's Day projects, you'll want to celebrate the holiday more than once a year.
Wearable St. Patrick's Day Crafts
Make wearable St. Patrick's Day crafts that will show off your festive side this March. Because on St. Patrick's Day, you don't have to be Irish to wear green. Irishmen and non-Irishmen alike wear festive green, shamrock-adorned clothing and accessories. For a more low-key approach, make St. Patrick's Day crafts that are celtic-inspired to celebrate the Irish holiday.
- Pendant Necklace Jewelry Set - You might not think that St. Patrick's Day crafts make great gifts, but this one really breaks the mold. This pretty jewelry craft will wow everyone.
- Beaded Shamrock Necklace - Everyone needs a little extra luck, so be sure to give someone a lucky necklace. This fun project will keep you busy for hours.
- Kiss Me I'm Irish Button - Show off your pride, whether you're really Irish or just a wannabe. You're sure to make new friends when you wear this button.
- Lucky Clover St. Patrick Shoes - Turn a pair of plain white kids into a St. Patrick's Day delight. Wear these shoes on the holiday itself and then rock them all spring long. The fun colors and spring look will make everyone smile.
- Cool Celtic Charm - St. Patrick's Day crafts get a bad rap. This project is understanded, elegant and full of personality.
- Celtic Cable Cardigan with Hood - This unexpected design is seriously gorgeous. If you love to make St. Patrick's Day crafts but also want to make your projects last well beyond the holiday, this is the project for you.
- Lucky Irish Clay Pendant - Give someone the best gift of all this holiday - a little luck of the Irish. They'll love wearing this homemade design and won't believe it's actually homemade.
- St. Patrick's Day Irish Princess T-Shirt- Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style with this easy t-shirt project perfect for any Irish princess. Get together with a group of friends to paint these festive shirts. Crown and clover stencils make these wearable St. Patrick's Day crafts a snap.
- Four Leaf Clover Charm- Starting with four green heart beads, it's easy to create a lucky four leaf clover pendant perfect for St. Patrick's Day. Step-by-step photos help you with the process if you are new to beading. Make two for a set of earrings or turn one into a bracelet charm.
- Lucky Clover Pendant Necklace- Swirls of green in friendly plastic make a lovely pendant in the shape of an irish shamrock symbol. Create this clover necklace perfect for St. Patrick's Day with a heart shape cutter and use for other easy jewelry ideas.
Green St. Patricks' Day Home Decor
Not only are St. Patrick's Day crafts appropriate for the festivities surrounding March 17th, but St. Patrick's day crafts and decor are also a reminder that spring is on the way. The middle of March is often a time when we're all a little anxious for spring to arrive. The color green symbolizes life and growth, like the green grass and trees that come to life after the dead of winter. Decorate your home with green for St. Patrick's Day, and ring in the spring season.
- St. Patrick's Day Wreath - Decorate your door with St. Patrick's Day craft projects. This is a great way to celebrate the season and welcome guests to your home.
- Green Celtic Cross - Turn a fun holiday into a traditional celebration with these elegant design. Not all projects have to be loud and outlandish. In fact, St. Patrick's Day crafts can look like they came straight from Ireland.
- Cheer Frame - Give your desk or mantel a makeover with this cute and cheery project. St. Patrick's Day crafts aren't usually given as gifts, but now is the time to spread the love and show others how much you car.
- Leprachaun Hat Decoration - If you think leprachauns don't exist, you haven't seen this project. This hat can be worn on your head or used as a candy bowl.
- Guest Towel for St. Patrick's Day- This embroidered towel is a great St. Patrick's Day project. Guests will love the shamrock pattern and unique ruffled border. Hang it in your guest bath throughout March or keep it up year round.
- Felt Shamrock Garland- Cut up some felt and make a lovely Shamrock Garland for this St. Patrick's Day. Using the colors of the Irish flag, this shamrock flag will put you in a lucky mood. St. Patrick's Day crafts couldn't be easier.
- Easy Crochet Shamrock- Use this intermediate free crochet pattern to make your very own crochet shamrock for St. Patrick's day. This easy crochet pattern calls for worsted weight yarn and an H hook.
Grab a hook and yarn for these delightful St. Patrick's Day crafts. The patterns featured in this creative collection will help you channel the luck of the Irish. Check out these 18 St. Patrick's Day Crochet Patterns and rediscover your love for the color green.
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Mar 10, 2010
Thanks for the info, annmacc. I never knew there was a difference. I will pass along the info to family friends.
Mar 09, 2010
Like most Irish people St. Patrick's Day is an important part of my heritage. While I appreciate the fact that lots of Americans are "Irish" at least for one day I would like to point out one mistake which seems to be coming more and more common. While it is acceptable to refer to St. Patrick's Day as St. Paddy's (male) Day -the same way Christmas becomes Xmas - it is totally incorrect to refer to it as St. Patty's (female) Day. Sorry to sound off and I don't mean to detract in any way from your truly great site and the many hours of pleasure it has given me.
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Name, School: Tyeisha H. Chavis, Columbia College 2008
Claim to fame: If I served the Lord according to the calling He placed on my life, than I would have done a job well done.
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The reason for the controversy over Rix being selected by Hearts' majority shareholder Vladimir Romanov to take over from George Burley is threefold. First, he is far from the big name that supporters expected. Sir Bobby Robson, Claudio Ranieri and Ottmar Hitzfeld had all been touted as candidates and, while the appointment of a director of football is imminent at Hearts, the key job of coaching and picking the team has gone to Rix.
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