Incidence of lymph node metastasis and its impact on long-term prognosis in clinically localized prostate cancer.

Arai, Y; Kanamaru, H; Yoshimura, K; Okubo, K; Kamoto, T; Yoshida, O

doi:10.1111/j.1442-2042.1998.tb00388.x

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Incidence of lymph node metastasis and its impact on long-term prognosis in clinically localized prostate cancer.

Published in International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association • Sep 1, 1998

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Y Arai

H Kanamaru

K Yoshimura

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND) is an important staging method for men with clinically localized prostate cancer. We report our experience with staging PLND and the impact of lymph node metastasis on long-term prognosis. METHODS: One hundred forty-eight consecutive patients who under...

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