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Initial therapy with radical prostatectomy for high risk localized prostate cancer
1Department of Urology, University of Michigan, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA. jmontie@umich.edu
The Journal of Urology
|November 7, 2006
Summary
Radical prostatectomy may be a viable initial treatment for select patients with high-risk, localized prostate cancer. Optimal local cancer elimination is crucial for maximizing benefits from subsequent therapies.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Oncology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Early detection and stage migration identify patients with unfavorable localized prostate cancer.
- Historically, these patients were not candidates for radical prostatectomy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a perspective on initial treatment strategies.
- To evaluate the role of radical prostatectomy in high-risk localized prostate cancer.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and commentary.
- Analysis of surgical and multimodal therapy protocols.
Main Results:
- Decreased morbidity associated with radical prostatectomy.
- Evidence suggests radical prostatectomy combined with adjuvant or salvage therapies can effectively eliminate local cancer.
- Multimodal approaches may offer improved outcomes for select patients.
Conclusions:
- Radical prostatectomy can be considered as an initial treatment option.
- It may play a significant role in managing high-risk localized prostate cancer.
