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Published on: March 14, 2014
Association between phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors and prostate cancer: A systematic review
Fouad Aoun1, Amine Slaoui2, Al Hajj Obeid Walid3
1Service d'urologie, institut Jules-Bordet, université Libre de Bruxelles, Bruxelles, Belgique; Service d'urologie, hôtel Dieu-de-France, université Saint-Joseph, Beyrouth, Liban.
Introduction:
We aim to assess the effect of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5I) on prostate cancer risk as well on biochemical recurrence after radical prostatectomy.
Method:
We performed a research using the following keywords "Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors" and "Prostate cancer". Only trials examining the effect of PDE5I on prostate cancer risk and recurrence after radical prostatectomy were included.
Results:
Seventeen preclinical trials and seven clinical trials were included. Preclinical studies demonstrate a pivotal role for PDE5I as a modulator of apoptosis preventing prostate carcinogenesis. The clinical benefit of PDE5I was not demonstrated. PDE5I use was not associated with decreased prostate cancer diagnosis in two retrospective cohort studies. Biochemical recurrence after radical prostatectomy was not lower (nor higher) in patients taking PDE5I in three retrospective case match studies.
Conclusion:
Based on this review, a change in our practice regarding pharmacological reeducation after radical prostatectomy is not justified.
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