Development of a microultrasound-based nomogram to predict extra-prostatic extension in patients with prostate cancer undergoing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy.

Journal: Urologic oncology
Published Date: Feb 29, 2024

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To develop a microultrasound-based nomogram including clinicopathological parameters and microultrasound findings to predict the presence of extra-prostatic extension and guide the grade of nerve-sparing.

Authors

  • Nicola Frego
    Department of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium; ORSI Academy, Ghent, Belgium; Department of Urology, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Italy.
  • Roberto Contieri
    Department of Urology, IRCCS - Humanitas Research Hospital, Milan, Italy; Department of Biomedical Science, Humanitas University, Milan, Italy.
  • Vittorio Fasulo
    Department of Urology, IRCCS - Humanitas Research Hospital, Milan, Italy; Department of Biomedical Science, Humanitas University, Milan, Italy.
  • Davide Maffei
    Department of Urology, IRCCS - Humanitas Research Hospital, Milan, Italy; Department of Biomedical Science, Humanitas University, Milan, Italy.
  • Pier Paolo Avolio
    Department of Urology, IRCCS - Humanitas Research Hospital, Milan, Italy; Department of Biomedical Science, Humanitas University, Milan, Italy.
  • Paola Arena
    Department of Urology, IRCCS - Humanitas Research Hospital, Milan, Italy; Department of Biomedical Science, Humanitas University, Milan, Italy.
  • Edoardo Beatrici
    Department of Urology, IRCCS - Humanitas Research Hospital, Milan, Italy; Department of Biomedical Science, Humanitas University, Milan, Italy.
  • Federica Sordelli
    Department of Urology, IRCCS - Humanitas Research Hospital, Milan, Italy; Department of Biomedical Science, Humanitas University, Milan, Italy.
  • Fabio De Carne
    Department of Urology, IRCCS - Humanitas Research Hospital, Milan, Italy; Department of Biomedical Science, Humanitas University, Milan, Italy.
  • Massimo Lazzeri
    Department of Urology, Humanitas Clinical and Research Centre, Rozzano, Milan, Italy.
  • Alberto Saita
    Department of Urology, Humanitas Clinical and Research Institute IRCCS, Rozzano, Italy.
  • Rodolfo Hurle
    Department of Urology, Humanitas Clinical and Research Centre, Rozzano, Milan, Italy.
  • Nicolò Maria Buffi
    Department of Urology, Humanitas Clinical and Research Centre, Rozzano, Milan, Italy. Electronic address: buffi.nicolomaria@gmail.com.
  • Paolo Casale
    Department of Urology, Humanitas Clinical and Research Institute IRCCS, Rozzano, Italy.
  • Giovanni Lughezzani
    Humanitas Clinical and Research Center-IRCCS, Department of Urology, Rozzano, Italy.

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