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Observational studyDer Urologe. Ausg. A2021

[Active surveillance-much safety, little recruitment : Is it possible to extend the indication for "intermediate-risk" prostate cancer?]

Lothar Weißbach, Edith A Boedefeld, Jan Herden

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Observational study in Der Urologe. Ausg. A, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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3 authors.

Lothar WeißbachGesundheitsforschung für Männer gGmbH, Muthesiusstr. 7, 12163, Berlin, Deutschland. weissbach@gesundheitsforschung-fuer-maenner.de.
Edith A BoedefeldGesundheitsforschung für Männer gGmbH, Muthesiusstr. 7, 12163, Berlin, Deutschland.
Jan HerdenMedizinische Fakultät und Universitätsklinik Köln, Klinik für Urologie, Uro-Onkologie, spezielle urologische und roboter-assistierte Chirurgie, Universität zu Köln, Köln, Deutschland.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIn contrast to North America or Sweden, active surveillance (AS) has not yet become established in our country for suitable prostate carcinomas (PCa). The strict entry criteria specified by the guideline are not likely to improve the acceptance in the near future. In early detection, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing leads to high numbers of overtreatment. There are various reasons for the continued preference for radical surgery.

objectivesThe goal is to examine whether the heterogeneous group with intermediate-risk PCa contains tumors that may be eligible for AS. MATERIALS AND

methodsIn the HAROW trial, 52 AS patients with differently defined intermediate-risk PCa were followed for a median of 85.6 months. Oncologic outcomes are reported.

resultsSixteen (30%) patients had a tumor of cT2b category, 21 (40%) had a Gleason score 3 + 4, 7 (14%) had ≥3 positive biopsy cores, 21 (40%) had a PSA >10 ng/ml, and 22 (42%) had a PSA density >0.2 ng/ml

conclusionsEfforts are under way to specify the criteria for patients with intermediate-risk PCa who may be eligible for AS. Tumors of cT2 category could be grouped together. The Gleason 4 fraction needs to be quantified because it determines the prognosis.

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Prostatic NeoplasmsWatchful WaitingHumansMaleNeoplasm GradingPrognosisProstate-Specific AntigenProstate-Specific AntigenHAROW trialHealth service researchOvertreatmentProstate cancerProstate-specific antigen detection

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