Active surveillance for clinically localized prostate cancer: a systematic review

Frederik B Thomsen, Klaus Brasso, Laurence H Klotz, M Andreas Røder, Kasper D Berg, Peter Iversen

101 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

Active surveillance (AS) has been introduced as an observational strategy to delay or avoid curative treatment without compromising long-term cancer-specific survival. The 10 studies included in this review, published between 2008 and 2013, generally agreed upon patients selection for the AS strategy and how they should be managed within the program. However, uncertainties persists concerning optimal patient selection and reliable progression criteria, as well as the long-term safety of AS.

Original languageEnglish
JournalJournal of Surgical Oncology
Volume109
Issue number8
Pages (from-to)830-835
Number of pages6
ISSN0022-4790
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2014

Keywords

  • Disease Progression
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Population Surveillance
  • Prognosis
  • Prostatic Neoplasms
  • Watchful Waiting

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