Local extension findings on MRI compensate for the ability of pathological staging to predict oncological outcome.

Takahito WakamiyaYasuo KohjimotoShimpei YamashitaIsao Hara

Published in: International journal of clinical oncology (2024)

Local extension on MRI is a prognostic factor independent of pathological stage. The use of MRI may complement the prognostic value of excisional pathology of prostate cancer.

Keyphrases

prostate cancer
contrast enhanced
prognostic factors
magnetic resonance imaging
radical prostatectomy
diffusion weighted imaging
lymph node
computed tomography
rectal cancer
pet ct
robot assisted