Comparison of treatment methods for germinal cell tumors of the testis other than pure seminoma

Conference · Wed Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1981 · Radiology; (United States)

OSTI ID:6538066

Hussey, D H

The results of three approaches to management of the regional lymphatics for Stage I and Stage II nonseminomatous testicular tumors were reviewed. For clinical Stage I disease, the results achieved with orchiectomy and radiation therapy alone are equal to those achieved with orchiectomy and lymphadenectomy. Although the results with preoperative radiotherapy and lymphadenectomy are slightly better, the lymphadenectomy almost always results in aspermia and infertility. The effectiveness of radiotherapy alone is determined by the volume of cancer. Local tumor control with irradiation is good if the tumor burden is relatively small. The side effects of the various treatments are discussed.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Texas, Houston
• OSTI ID: 6538066
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Vol. 139:1; Conference: 67. scientific assembly and annual meeting, Chicago, IL, USA, 15 Nov 1981
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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