Christoph Berliner, Claudia Kesch, Wolfgang P Fendler, Matthias Eiber, Tobias Maurer
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Abstract
Background: Prostate-specific membrane antigen positron emission tomography (PSMA PET) is increasingly replacing conventional imaging for staging of prostate cancer. A major challenge is its appropriate use and correct interpretation.
Objectives: How and when is PSMA PET used in patient care to optimally direct therapy?
Materials and methods: Systematic presentation and discussion of the current state of knowledge, guidelines and expert knowledge on PSMA PET with a summary of ongoing studies.
Conclusion: PSMA PET is the new standard for systemic staging of prostate cancer, enabling precision patient care with novel local, oligometastatic, and systemic treatment approaches.