Update on the Management of Low-stage Seminoma

The contemporary paradigm of testicular cancer management is achieving high and durable cure rates while minimizing the burden of treatment given the potential long-term toxicities associated with radiation therapy and systemic therapies. The management of low-stage seminoma has seen significant changes in recent years. Nuances of surveillance strategies for stage I seminoma exist and continue to evolve. Emerging data show retroperitoneal lymph node dissection is a viable treatment option for selected patients with clinical stage IIA and IIB seminoma.
Source: Urologic Clinics of North America - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Source Type: research