Frequency of Positive Surgical Margin at Prostatectomy and Its Effect on Patient Outcome
Joint Authors
Iczkowski, Kenneth A.
Lucia, M. Scott
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-06-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
A positive surgical margin at prostatectomy is defined as tumor cells touching the inked edge of the specimen.
This finding is reported in 8.8% to 42% of cases (median about 20%) in various studies.
It is one of the main determinants of eventual biochemical (PSA) failure, generally associated with a doubled or tripled risk of failure.
The effect of a positive margin on outcome can be modified by stage or grade and the length, number and location of positive margins, as well as by technical operative approach and duration of operator experience.
This paper tabulates data from the past decade of studies on margin status.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Iczkowski, Kenneth A.& Lucia, M. Scott. 2011. Frequency of Positive Surgical Margin at Prostatectomy and Its Effect on Patient Outcome. Prostate Cancer،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-12.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Iczkowski, Kenneth A.& Lucia, M. Scott. Frequency of Positive Surgical Margin at Prostatectomy and Its Effect on Patient Outcome. Prostate Cancer No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-12.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Iczkowski, Kenneth A.& Lucia, M. Scott. Frequency of Positive Surgical Margin at Prostatectomy and Its Effect on Patient Outcome. Prostate Cancer. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-12.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-489352
