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Surgery for prostate cancer: rationale, technique and outcomes
Tracy M Downs1, Christopher J Kane, Gary D Grossfeld
1Department of Urology and UCSF/Mt Zion Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, San Francisco 94143-0738, USA.
Cancer Metastasis Reviews
|October 29, 2002
Summary
Radical prostatectomy offers a potentially curative treatment for prostate cancer, the most common cancer in men. This surgical approach can be performed with minimal complications, especially for organ-confined disease.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Oncology
Background:
- Prostate cancer is a prevalent non-cutaneous malignancy in men.
- It presents a significant risk to patient health and survival.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss radical prostatectomy as a treatment option for prostate cancer.
- To highlight its efficacy and safety profile.
Main Methods:
- Review of radical prostatectomy as a surgical intervention.
- Analysis of outcomes for organ-confined and limited extracapsular extension disease.
Main Results:
- Radical prostatectomy is a viable treatment option for prostate cancer.
- The procedure can be performed with a low risk of complications.
- It offers a high likelihood of cure for specific patient groups.
Conclusions:
- Radical prostatectomy is an effective treatment for prostate cancer.
- It is particularly successful in patients with organ-confined disease or limited extracapsular extension.