In a nutshell This article investigated urinary function in elderly vs younger men following robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) for aggressive prostate cancer (PC). The authors concluded that regardless of age, there was an improvement in urinary function after the surgery. Some background Aggressive prostate cancer is commonly...
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Does diabetes increase the risk of metastases and castration resistant prostate cancer after a radical prostatectomy?
In a nutshell This article investigated the link between blood glucose control and long-term prostate cancer (PC) outcomes in men with diabetes mellitus (DM) who are having a radical prostatectomy (RP; complete removal of the prostate). The authors concluded that a worse blood glucose control was associated with metastases and...
Read MoreProstate cancer: can we predict recurrence?
In a nutshell This study examined the biochemical recurrence (BCR) of prostate cancer after minimally invasive prostate surgery. This study concluded the risk of BCR of prostate cancer decreases as the number of years after surgery without the disease increases. Some background One treatment option for patients with prostate...
Read MoreLocal treatment plus androgen deprivation therapy used as treatment for node-positive prostate cancer.
In a nutshell This study aims to find out if local treatment with or without ADT is useful in the case of node-positive prostate cancer. This study found that local therapy and androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is more effective for patients with node-positive prostate cancer than ADT alone. Some background Local treatment or...
Read MoreAbility to reach orgasm following prostate surgery
In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine a patient’s ability to reach orgasm after robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP) based on demographics, cancer-related and surgical variables, and erectile aids. The authors concluded that men could reach orgasm an average of 3 years after RALP. Poor orgasmic ability was associated with men...
Read MoreLooking for men with high-risk prostate cancer to test whether apalutamide improves surgery outcomes
In a nutshell The aim of this trial is to determine the effect of the hormone therapy apalutamide (ARN-509) with or without abiraterone acetate (Zytiga), GnRH agonists or prednisone and whether they improve prostate surgery outcomes in men with high-risk prostate cancer. The outcomes to be measured include erectile function, continence, and effect on...
Read MorePartial gland ablation versus prostate surgery in men with low- or intermediate-risk prostate cancer
In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine patient outcomes following partial gland ablation compared to robot-assisted radical prostate surgery in men with low- and intermediate- risk prostate cancer. The authors concluded that men with cancer confined to the prostate benefited from partial gland ablation, as it was more successful with fewer side...
Read MoreComparing the side effects of treatment options for localized prostate cancer
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the outcomes and side effects of radical prostatectomy, external beam radiation therapy, and active surveillance in men with localized prostate cancer. This study concluded that radical prostatectomy led to a greater decrease in sexual function and urinary continence compared to the other two treatment...
Read MoreLocal therapy and improved survival in advanced prostate cancer
In a nutshell The authors aimed to compare outcomes after local therapy versus no local therapy in men with advanced prostate cancer (cancer that has spread outside the prostate gland). The authors concluded that local therapy resulted in better outcomes when compared to no local therapy. They also concluded that in patients who received local...
Read MoreBlood fat levels and their role in men undergoing prostate surgery
In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine how pre-operative blood fat levels affect the outcome in men with localized prostate cancer undergoing prostate surgery. The authors conclude that blood fats can cause adverse effects and act as an independent outcome predictor in men with prostate cancer following surgery. Some background...
Read MoreThe impact of obesity on prostate cancer following surgery
In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine the impact of obesity on patient outcomes following open and minimally invasive prostate surgery. The authors concluded that obesity has a large impact on complication rates in patients who received minimally invasive surgery compared to patients who received open prostate surgery. Some...
Read MoreCan radiation and hormone therapy after surgery improve prostate cancer survival rates?
In a nutshell The aim of this study was to determine whether radiation therapy in combination with hormonal therapy improved survival in men with prostate cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes after surgery. Researchers concluded that patients treated with radiation therapy and hormone therapy had a significantly higher survival rate compared to...
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