The utility of pelvic lymph node dissection in PSMA-PET negative intermediate and high-risk prostate cancer patients undergoing radical prostatectomy | Synapse
March 14, 2026Open Access
The utility of pelvic lymph node dissection in PSMA-PET negative intermediate and high-risk prostate cancer patients undergoing radical prostatectomy
Key Points
To evaluate the impact of pelvic lymph node dissection on outcomes in prostate cancer patients.
Short-term follow-up study design
Patients with intermediate and high-risk prostate cancer
Assessment of complications and oncological benefits
No clear early benefit regarding biochemical recurrence-free survival
No significant impact on PSA persistence or recurrence location
Abstract
In this short-term follow-up, performing PLND increased high-grade postoperative complications without providing a clear early oncological benefit regarding BCRFS, PSA persistence, or recurrence location.