Prostatectomy

A combined screening approach of systematic and MRI-targeted biopsy improved detection of all prostate cancers among men with MRI-visible lesions, according to results of a prospective study published in The New England Journal of Medicine.

Patient-reported adverse effect profiles 5 years after contemporary treatment for localized prostate cancer could help inform treatment choices for this patient population, according to study results published in JAMA.

Men with prostate cancer who sought treatment at a multidisciplinary clinic appeared more likely to receive advice about treatment choices and care supported by evidence-based guidelines, according to study results published in Cancer.

Radical prostatectomies performed at facilities with high vs. low annual caseloads appeared associated with a significant OS benefit for men with prostate cancer, according to results of a retrospective study published in Cancer.

Men with prostate cancer with positive surgical margins or extracapsular extension achieved longer biochemical RFS after radical prostatectomy with adjuvant radiotherapy compared with surgery alone, according to results of a randomized Finnish study published in European Urology.