Does prostate weight influence time to biochemical recurrence in patients with cancer submitted to radical prostatectomy?

• Published in: Pathology Vol. 46; p. S136
• Main Authors: Billis, Athanase, Freitas, Leandro L.L., Mota, Marcelo V.B., de Angelis, Camila M., Carvalho, Kelson R., Reis, Leonardo O.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 2014

It is controversial whether prostate weight is predictive of time to biochemical recurrence (TBCR) after radical prostatectomy. The study was based on 383 patients. Biochemical recurrence was considered as PSA 0.2 ng/mL or greater. TBCR was analyzed with the Kaplan-Meier product-limit analysis and p...