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Radical Prostatectomy for Clinically Localized Prostate Cancer: local Tumor Extension and Prognosis
Author(s) -
Arai Yoichi,
Kanamaru Hiroshi,
Moroi Seiji,
Ishitoya Satoshi,
Okubo Kazutoshi,
Suzuki Yuji,
Yoshida Osamu
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
international journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.172
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1442-2042
pISSN - 0919-8172
DOI - 10.1111/j.1442-2042.1996.tb00556.x
Subject(s) - medicine , prostatectomy , prostate cancer , neurovascular bundle , lymph node , urology , lymph , surgical margin , prostate , tumor progression , cancer , surgery , pathology
Background: This study was performed to evaluate the frequency of local tumor extension and its effect on disease progression after radical prostatectomy. Methods: The study consisted of 66 consecutive men who underwent radical prostatectomy for clinically localized prostate cancer without any prior hormonal therapy. Cases were stratified according to pathologic findings. Sites of capsular penetration were also evaluated. Results: The overall incidences of lymph node metastases, seminal vesicle invasion, capsular penetration, and positive surgical margin were, respectively, 23%, 32%, 55% and 35%. The disease progression rate in patients with positive lymph nodes differed significantly from that in those without nodal metastases (P < 0.0001). Although seminal vesicle invasion, capsular penetration, or positive surgical margin had an adverse effect on prognosis, the difference in progression missed statistical significance, when patients with positive lymph node metastases were excluded. The most common site of capsular penetration was posterolateral, in the area of the neurovascular bundle. Conclusions: Extraglandular tumor extension and positive surgical margins are common features of radical prostatectomy specimens. A nerve‐sparing operation should be performed selectively and with great caution. The markedly adverse effect of lymph node involvement on progression must be accounted for when evaluating other variables relating to progression.