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[Long-term results of radical prostatectomy]
1Urologische Klinik, Universität Würzburg.
Der Urologe. Ausg. A
|November 1, 1988
Summary
Radical prostatectomy for localized prostate cancer offers excellent long-term survival rates. Survival after this surgery is comparable to the general male population, with low rates of tumor progression.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Oncology
- Surgical Oncology
Context:
- Radical prostatectomy is a primary treatment for localized prostate cancer.
- Long-term outcomes data are crucial for evaluating surgical efficacy.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the long-term survival and recurrence rates following radical prostatectomy for localized prostate carcinoma.
Summary:
- A retrospective analysis of 75 patients with localized prostate cancer (pT1-3 pNoMo) treated with radical prostatectomy between 1969 and 1988.
- The 10-year survival rate was 68%, comparable to age-matched males. Tumor progression occurred in 18.6% and recurrence in 22.6% of patients.
- Patients with periprostatic tumor infiltration (pT3NoMo) showed a higher rate of tumor progression.
Impact:
- Radical prostatectomy provides excellent long-term survival for localized prostate cancer.
- The survival outcomes are equivalent to the expected survival rates for males in the same age group.
- This supports radical prostatectomy as an effective treatment option for selected prostate cancer patients.