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Martini et al.'s algorithm accurately predicts contralateral extraprostatic extension (EPE) in unilateral high-risk prostate cancer (PCa) patients. This validation supports its use in guiding radical prostatectomy decisions.

Keywords:
Extraprostatic extensionHigh-riskNerve sparingProstate cancerRadical prostatectomy

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Oncology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Accurate prediction of extraprostatic extension (EPE) is vital for surgical planning in radical prostatectomy (RP), particularly for nerve-sparing techniques.
  • Martini et al. developed a three-tier algorithm to predict contralateral EPE in unilateral high-risk prostate cancer (PCa).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To externally validate Martini et al.'s three-tier algorithm for predicting contralateral EPE.
  • To assess the algorithm's performance in a multicentric European cohort of patients undergoing RP for unilateral high-risk PCa.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 208 unilateral high-risk PCa patients treated with RP between January 2016 and November 2021.
  • Model performance evaluated using discrimination (AUC), calibration, and decision-curve analysis (DCA) per TRIPOD guidelines.
  • Comparison with two established multivariable logistic regression models for predicting side-specific EPE risk.

Main Results:

  • The algorithm stratified patients into low (38%), intermediate (48%), and high-risk (14%) groups.
  • Contralateral EPE rates were 6.3%, 12%, and 34% in the respective risk groups.
  • The algorithm showed acceptable discrimination (AUC 0.68), comparable to other models, with adequate calibration and superior net benefit on DCA.

Conclusions:

  • The validated algorithm demonstrates commendable performance in predicting contralateral EPE.
  • Findings support the algorithm's utility in guiding treatment decisions for unilateral high-risk PCa patients undergoing RP.