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Effect of preoperative channel transurethral prostatectomy on complications of /sup 125/I implantation in carcinoma of prostate

Journal Article · · Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.); (United States)
Patients receiving /sup 125/I implantation and pelvic lymphadenectomy for clinically localized prostatic carcinoma were divided into two groups, with one group receiving a preoperative channel transurethral prostatectomy. The groups were matched according to clinical stage and histologic grade. Complications were classified as operative, short-term, and long-term. Although preoperative channel transurethral prostatectomy was associated with a greater incidence of surgical procedures after implantation, the overall complication rate did not differ between the two groups. The overall mortality rate and the incidence of progression of Stage C tumors did not differ between the two groups.
Research Organization:
West Virginia Univ. Medical Center, Morgantown
OSTI ID:
6135787
Journal Information:
Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.); (United States), Journal Name: Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.); (United States) Vol. 5; ISSN URGYA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English