Long-Term ADT With Radiation Helps Prevent Post-Prostatectomy Metastases
(MedPage Today) -- PARIS -- In men undergoing radiotherapy after radical prostatectomy, 2 years of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) improved outcomes when compared with a shorter course of ADT, according to results from the RADICALS-HD trial... (Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology)
Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology - September 14, 2022 Category: Hematology Source Type: news

3D Virtual Reality Models Aid Planning for Prostate Cancer Surgery
WEDNESDAY, July 27, 2022 -- Using 3D virtual reality (VR) models for planning radical prostatectomy in prostate cancer patients may improve some oncologic outcomes, according to a study published online July 18 in The Journal of Urology. Joseph D.... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - July 27, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Early Salvage RT'Not Be Early Enough' for Some Prostate Cancers Early Salvage RT'Not Be Early Enough' for Some Prostate Cancers
A review of cases of lymph node –positive prostate cancer found that patients fare better if they receive up-front adjuvant radiotherapy (RT) after prostatectomy rather than wait for salvage RT.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - July 18, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news

How Realistic Is Radical Prostatectomy Without Prior Biopsy?
(MedPage Today) -- In patients with a high suspicion of prostate cancer as determined by molecular imaging, avoiding biopsy prior to radical prostatectomy appeared to be feasible, and "might represent a valid option in well-counseled, selected... (Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology)
Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology - July 12, 2022 Category: Hematology Source Type: news

Pre-op exercises could save the love lives of prostate patients by reducing risk of impotence
A radical prostatectomy involves removing the walnut-sized prostate gland - which is located between the bladder and rectum - in order to clear the cancer. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 11, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Positive Margins Post-Prostatectomy: Does Size Matter? Positive Margins Post-Prostatectomy: Does Size Matter?
A systematic review and meta-analysis indicates that larger positive margins after surgical removal of the prostate are prognostic for disease recurrence.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - July 4, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news

Nerve wrap targets the post-op impotence that can jeopardise sex lives
Around 5,000 men a year in the UK undergo a radical prostatectomy (where the whole prostate and a small amount of surrounding tissue is removed) to try to get rid of cancer. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 27, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

ADT + Pelvic Lymph Node Radiation Improves Prostate Cancer Outcomes
THURSDAY, June 9, 2022 -- The addition of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) and pelvic lymph node radiotherapy (PLNRT) to prostate bed radiotherapy (PBRT) prolongs freedom from progression of prostate cancer following prostatectomy, according to a... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - June 9, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

KangDuo Surgical Robot - 01 System Feasible for Radical Prostatectomy
Evaluation shows safety and effectiveness for the management of localized prostate cancer (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - June 1, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Oncology, Surgery, Urology, Journal, Source Type: news

KangDuo Surgical Robot-01 System Feasible for Radical Prostatectomy
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 -- The KangDuo Surgical Robot-01 (KD-SR-01) system is safe and effective for robot-assisted radical prostatectomy, according to a study published online May 18 in The Journal of Urology. Shubo Fan, from Peking University... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - June 1, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

What Is Open Retropubic Prostatectomy?
Title: What Is Open Retropubic Prostatectomy?Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 5/11/2022 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/11/2022 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)
Source: MedicineNet Cancer General - May 11, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

AUA, ASTRO release new prostate cancer guideline
The American Urological Association (AUA) and the American Society for Radiatio...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: ASTRO urges members to oppose Medicare payment cuts ASTRO calls proposed CMS cuts 'draconian' ASTRO members exhort Congress to block proposed Medicare cuts Guidelines revised for rad therapy after prostatectomy ASTRO releases new prostate radiation therapy guideline (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - May 10, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

PDE5 Inhibitors for ED After Radical Prostatectomy PDE5 Inhibitors for ED After Radical Prostatectomy
Erectile dysfunction is a known complication of nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy. Could postoperative PDE5 inhibitor treatment help?Translational Andrology and Urology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 31, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Urology Journal Article Source Type: news

Medtronic announces first procedure in Europe with Hugo(TM) robotic-assisted surgery system
Robotic prostatectomy performed by Doctor Alexandre Mottrie at Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Ziekenhuis (OLV) in Aalst, Belgium DUBLIN and AALST, Belgium, Feb. 2, 2022 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) -- Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), a global leader in healthc... Devices, Surgery Medtronic, Hugo RAS system, robotic-assisted surgery, robotic surgery (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - February 2, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Prostate MRI predicts urinary continence after surgery
Measurements of the urethra seen on MRI exams prior to surgery may predict urinar...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: When to biopsy: How prostate MRI can transform best practice PET/MRI bests MRI alone for detecting recurrent prostate cancer ASTRO: Is hormone therapy after prostate surgery needed? Guidelines revised for rad therapy after prostatectomy (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - January 20, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: news