The role of imaging studies and molecular markers for selecting candidatesfor radical prostatectomy

Authors
Moul, JW Kane, CJ Malkowicz, SB
Citation
Jw. Moul et al., The role of imaging studies and molecular markers for selecting candidatesfor radical prostatectomy, UROL CLIN N, 28(3), 2001, pp. 459
Citations number
131
Categorie Soggetti
Urology & Nephrology
Journal title
UROLOGIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
ISSN journal
00940143 → ACNP
Volume
28
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
0094-0143(200108)28:3<459:TROISA>2.0.ZU;2-4
Abstract
This article reviews the contemporary value of imaging studies in the evalu ation of radical prostatectomy candidates. This article discusses the emerg ing concept of molecular marker tests on prostate biopsy material or of oth er body samples such as blood or bone marrow to help better assess micromet astases or risk of recurrence.