Prognostic Features of Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Following Primary Radical Prostatectomy.
Tijl VermassenJonas HimpeRenaat CoopmanCharles Van PraetNicolaas LumenSylvie RotteyJoris Richard DelanghePublished in: Cancers (2021)
We demonstrated NIR spectral variations between patients with or without BCR, which have been shown to have prognostic value. This easy-to-use technique could possibly further improve post-primary radical prostatectomy monitoring and swift referral to adjuvant local therapies. Further elaboration is highly recommended to fully elucidate these variations and to gain a deeper insight into the changing chemical and physical compositions of the prostate tumor architecture.