Significance and management of positive surgical margins at the time of radical prostatectomy

Significance and management of positive surgical margins at the time of radical prostatectomy

Positive surgical margins (PSM) at the time of radical prostatectomy (RP) result in an increased risk of biochemical recurrence (BCR) and secondary treatment. We review current literature with a focus on stratifying the characteristics of the PSM that may define its significance, the impact of moder...

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Main Authors: Jonathan L. Silberstein, James A. Eastham
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Urology
Subjects:
Biochemical recurrence
prostate cancer
radical prostatectomy
robotic
surgical margin
Online Access:http://www.indianjurol.com/article.asp?issn=0970-1591;year=2014;volume=30;issue=4;spage=423;epage=428;aulast=Silberstein

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