Fig. 9.1 The multistage process of prostate cancer development and tumor progression. PCa prostate cancer The different PCa tumors have varying growth rates and malignant potential for causing death. Screening…
Bladder causes 1. Over activity of the bladder from obstruction secondary to: (a) RT (radiotherapy), (b) Seeds (brachytherapy), (c) Urethral stricture after radical prostatectomy (RRP) 2. Loss of compliance secondary…
and Michael E. Woods1 (1) Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA Michael E. Woods Email: raj_pruthi@med.unc.edu Email: rpruthi@med.unc.edu KeywordsRobotic surgeryRadical cystectomyBladder neoplasmUrothelial carcinomaLaparoscopyOutcomes 16.1…
Dysfunction Prevalence (%) Erectile dysfunction 20–90 Climacturia 14–28 Arousal incontinence 93 Orgasmic dysfunction (anorgasmia, delayed orgasm, dysorgasmia, decreased orgasm intensity) 18–46 Reduced penile size 68–71 Peyronie’s disease 16 The significant…
Fig. 6.1 An illustration of how traditional approaches to pelvic floor dysfunctions have been segmented according to disciplines and pelvic compartments There is a common agreement that many problems or…
The key players and their involvements are displayed below. Items which concern mainly preoperative care are highlighted in green. Items which concern mainly intra-operative care are highlighted in yellow. Items…
Nomogram (PLND type) used to derive % risk of finding positive LNs at RP Low risk patient: cT1c, PSA 2.5, Gleason 3 + 3, 3/12 positive cores (%) Intermed. Risk patient :…
1. WG1, Handling of Radical Prostatectomy Specimens. R Montironi (Chair), H Samaratunga, L True 2. WG2, pT2 substaging and tumour volume in prostatectomy specimens. T Van der Kwast (Chair), M…
Fig. 7.1 Open retropubic radical prostatectomy: Incision of the prostatic apex Fig. 7.2 Prostatic bed after removal of the prostate 7.3 Radical Prostatectomy: Oncological Results Today there are several consolidated…
Risk classification Stage PSA Gleason Low risk T1-2a ≤10 ng/ml ≤6 Intermediated risk T2b >10 and ≤ 20 ng/ml 7 High risk T2c-3a >20 ng/ml ≥ 8 This system uses PSA level, Gleason grade, and…
