Prostate Cancer
Conditions
Keywords
open radical prostatectomy prostate cancer
Brief summary
In the last few decades not only the diagnosis but also the treatment options for prostate cancer have changed significantly. During this time the surgical procedure of open radical prostatectomy was substantially modified(1,2) and is nowadays considered a safe procedure providing high cancer control rates with low morbidity.(3) The main goal of radical prostatectomy regardless of the approach remains the eradication of cancer while preserving pelvic organ function,whenever possible.(4)
Interventions
open surgery to remove prostate gland and the tumor
radiotherapy to the prostate gland and the tumor
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Cancer prostate: confirmed by prostate biopsy Cancer stage: T2,T3
Exclusion criteria
* coagulopathy. Pulmonary diseases metastatic tumor
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| tumor control | 6 months | percentage of tumor recurrence |
Countries
Egypt