Oncologic Outcome of the Extent of Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection During Radical Prostatectomy: A Systematic Review, Meta-analysis, and Network Analysis.

David E Hinojosa-GonzalezJosé I NolazcoGal SaffatiShane KronstedtJeffrey A JonesDov KadmonJustin BadalJeremy R Slawin

Published in: European urology focus (2024)

There is a potential benefit in removing more lymph nodes during radical prostatectomy. However, more research is needed to determine whether this strategy benefits certain patient groups.

Keyphrases

radical prostatectomy
network analysis
prostate cancer
lymph node
systematic review
meta analyses
rectal cancer
case report
sentinel lymph node
neoadjuvant chemotherapy
human health
randomized controlled trial
early stage
climate change
radiation therapy