[Results of total prostatectomy in the elderly patient].

Authors :: Peyromaure M
Mongiat-Artus P
Beuzeboc P
Richaud P
Bastide C
Cornud F
Gaschignard N
Molinié V
Rozet F
Staerman F
Soulié M
Salomon L
Source :: Progres en urologie : journal de l'Association francaise d'urologie et de la Societe francaise d'urologie [Prog Urol] 2009 Nov; Vol. 19 Suppl 3, pp. S147-50.
Publication Year :: 2009
Abstract: Only few studies have been published regarding the results of radical Prostatectomy (RP) in elderly patients. The available data suggest that advanced age does not increase the postoperative mortality and morbidity rates, as far as reasonable selection is performed. Similarly, oncological results of RP are similar in patients aged >70 years and in younger patients. Only the risk of incontinence may be increased, with a potential impact on quality of life. There are no studies comparing the various curative treatments of Prostate cancer (RP, radiation therapy, brachytherapy, active surveillance) in the elderly population.<br /> ((c) 2009 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.)

Subjects :: Aged
Humans
Male
Treatment Outcome
Prostatectomy methods
Prostatic Neoplasms surgery

Language :: French
ISSN :: 1166-7087
Volume :: 19 Suppl 3
Database :: MEDLINE
Journal :: Progres en urologie : journal de l'Association francaise d'urologie et de la Societe francaise d'urologie
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 20123500
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1016/S1166-7087(09)73362-7