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To compare the effects of radical prostatectomy versus watchful waiting on mortality rates in early-stage prostate cancer.

May 4, 2011New England Journal of Medicine

Radical Prostatectomy versus Watchful Waiting in Early Prostate Cancer

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ABAnna Bill‐AxelsonUppsala University LHLars HolmbergLinköping University MRMirja RuutuHelsinki University Hospital

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Comparative study demonstrates reduced mortality following radical prostatectomy in early prostate cancer, indicating survival benefits over watchful waiting.

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To compare the effects of radical prostatectomy versus watchful waiting on mortality rates in early-stage prostate cancer.
Comparative analysis evaluating oncologic outcomes between radical prostatectomy and watchful waiting in early prostate cancer.
Assessment of tumor characteristics to identify predictors for secondary local or systemic interventions.
Radical prostatectomy was associated with a reduction in the rate of death from prostate cancer compared to watchful waiting.
Individuals presenting with extracapsular tumor growth showed potential clinical benefit from receiving adjuvant local or systemic treatment.

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Bill‐Axelson et al. (2011) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d850d5f4e559c61eae36fa https://doi.org/10.1056/nejmoa1011967

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Comparative study demonstrates reduced mortality following radical prostatectomy in early prostate cancer, indicating survival benefits over watchful waiting.

Radical Prostatectomy versus Watchful Waiting in Early Prostate Cancer

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Radical Prostatectomy versus Watchful Waiting in Early Prostate Cancer

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