Prostatic capsular incision during radical prostatectomy has important oncological implications: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Yiannis PhilippouEli HarrissLucy DaviesIbrahim JubberTom LeslieRichard W BellRichard John BryantFreddie C HamdyClare VerrillAlastair D LambPublished in: BJU international (2018)
The absolute impact of CapI on oncological outcomes is currently unclear due to inconsistent definitions. However, the data imply an association between CapI and PSMs and BCR. Reporting of possible areas of CapI on the operation note, or marking areas of concern on the specimen, are critical to assist CapI recognition by the pathologist.