Abstract

Radical prostatectomy is a leading form of treatment for non metastatic prostate cancer. It has been shown to improve survival in the long term as well as delay or prevent the onset of metastatic disease. However, as the treatment of metastatic prostate cancer has evolved in the last few years with the introduction of newer agents, the possible role of 'cytoreductive' radical prostatectomy is now being explored. Preliminary evidence suggests that radical prostatectomy may have a future role in this clinical scenario with a potential to improve quality and quantity of life in selected patients with metastatic disease.

Details

Title
Is it truly outrageous to consider radical prostatectomy for men with metastatic prostate cancer?
Author
Gautam, Gagan
Pages
366-367
Publication year
2014
Publication date
Oct-Dec 2014
Publisher
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd.
ISSN
09701591
e-ISSN
19983824
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
1617951145
Copyright
Copyright Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd Oct-Dec 2014