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Background:

  • The optimal treatment for localized prostate cancer lacks definitive evidence from randomized controlled trials comparing radiotherapy and radical prostatectomy.
  • Treatment decisions must consider cancer control, morbidity, quality of life (QOL), salvage options, late effects, and cost.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the long-term outcomes of radiotherapy versus radical prostatectomy for localized prostate cancer.
  • To inform treatment choices by evaluating cancer control, toxicity, and quality of life.

Main Methods:

  • Review and synthesis of available data comparing radiotherapy and radical prostatectomy for localized prostate cancer.
  • Analysis of cancer control rates, morbidity, quality of life (QOL), salvage treatment success, late effects, and cost-effectiveness.

Main Results:

  • Both radiotherapy and radical prostatectomy demonstrate comparable cancer control rates at the 10-year mark.
  • Treatment choice, particularly for patients not among the youngest, should prioritize individual toxicity profiles and quality of life (QOL) considerations.

Conclusions:

  • For localized prostate cancer, radiotherapy and radical prostatectomy offer similar long-term cancer control.
  • Patient-specific factors, including tolerance to toxicity and desired quality of life (QOL), are crucial for selecting the most appropriate treatment modality.