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{"title":"Ejaculatory function after radiotherapy for prostate cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis","authors":"Umar Ghaffar, Behzad Abbasi, Kevin D. Li, Nikit Venishetty, Nizar Hakam, Adrian Fernandez, Robert Pearce, Hiren V. Patel, Marvin N. Carlisle, Benjamin N. Breyer","doi":"10.1038/s41391-024-00882-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1038/s41391-024-00882-4","url":null,"abstract":"<h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Background</h3><p>Scant data exists on the impacts of prostate radiation on ejaculatory function. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess ejaculatory outcomes in men after prostate radiation.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Methods</h3><p>We queried PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science to identify 17 articles assessing ejaculatory function post-radiation. The primary outcome was anejaculation rate and secondary outcomes included ejaculatory volume (EV), ejaculatory discomfort, and mean decline in ejaculatory function scores (EFS). We assessed study quality with the Newcastle-Ottawa scale. We calculated pooled proportions using inverse variance and random effects models.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Results</h3><p>We identified 17 observational studies with 2156 patients reporting ejaculatory profiles post-radiation. Seven studies utilized external beam radiation therapy, 7 brachytherapy, 1 stereotactic RT and 2 utilized either external or brachytherapy. Ten studies reported an anejaculation rate. Pooled proportion of patients having anejaculation, decreased EV and EjD were 18% (95% CI, 11–36%), 85% (95% CI, 81–89%) and 24% (95% CI, 16–35%), respectively. Five studies reported decline in EFS post-radiation.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Conclusions</h3><p>Patients receiving radiation treatment may experience significant changes in their ejaculation, such as the absence of ejaculation, reduced EV, and EjD. It is important to counsel them about these potential side effects.</p>","PeriodicalId":20727,"journal":{"name":"Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases","volume":"54 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142256140","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Real-world outcomes following biochemical recurrence after definitive therapy with a short prostate-specific antigen doubling time: potential role of early secondary treatment","authors":"Stephen J. Freedland, Wei Gao, Angela Lax, Hongbo Yang, Krishnan Ramaswamy, David Russell, Agnes Hong, Jasmina I. Ivanova","doi":"10.1038/s41391-024-00894-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1038/s41391-024-00894-0","url":null,"abstract":"<h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Background</h3><p>The natural history of biochemical recurrence (BCR) managed with delayed hormonal therapy is well documented by data from Johns Hopkins. However, as many patients receive treatment prior to metastasis, we evaluated the natural history and role of prostate-specific antigen doubling time (PSADT) in a more contemporary cohort of BCR patients with nonmetastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (nmCSPC).</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Methods</h3><p>Patients in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA; 01/01/06 to 06/22/20) with nmCSPC and BCR were divided into rapid ( ≤9 months) and less rapid ( &gt;9 to ≤15 months) PSADT cohorts. Patients with PSADT &gt;15 months were excluded as outcomes, even with delayed treatment, are excellent. Outcomes included time to first antineoplastic therapy after BCR, metastasis, metastasis-free survival (MFS), and overall survival (OS). Cox models adjusted for baseline demographics and clinical characteristics.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Results</h3><p>Overall, 781 patients with BCR were identified (502 rapid; 279 less rapid PSADT). Rapid PSADT was associated with shorter time to first systemic antineoplastic therapy (median 11.4 vs. 28.3 months, adjusted hazard ratio [95% confidence interval] 2.17 [1.83–2.57]), metastasis (102.4 months vs. not reached, 1.79 [1.33–2.40]), MFS (76.1 vs. 106.3 months, 1.73 [1.33–2.24]), and OS (120.5 vs. 140.5 months, 1.76 [1.22–2.54]) versus less rapid PSADT.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Conclusion</h3><p>Most patients with rapid PSADT underwent secondary treatment within 1 year after BCR. More contemporary patients treated with early secondary treatment had better outcomes than historical data from patients who had delayed treatment. Whether these results reflect the benefits of early secondary treatment or overall improvements in prostate cancer outcomes over time requires further study.</p>","PeriodicalId":20727,"journal":{"name":"Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases","volume":"19 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-09-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142209260","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Salvage therapies for biochemical recurrence after definitive local treatment: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and network meta-analysis","authors":"Akihiro Matsukawa, Takafumi Yanagisawa, Tamas Fazekas, Marcin Miszczyk, Ichiro Tsuboi, Mehdi Kardoust Parizi, Ekaterina Laukhtina, Jakob Klemm, Stefano Mancon, Keiichiro Mori, Shoji Kimura, Jun Miki, Juan Gomez Rivas, Timo F. W. Soeterik, Thomas Zilli, Derya Tilki, Steven Joniau, Takahiro Kimura, Shahrokh F. Shariat, Pawel Rajwa","doi":"10.1038/s41391-024-00890-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1038/s41391-024-00890-4","url":null,"abstract":"<h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Purpose</h3><p>Recent advancements in the management of biochemical recurrence (BCR) following local treatment for prostate cancer (PCa), including the use of androgen receptor signaling inhibitors (ARSIs), have broadened the spectrum of therapeutic options. We aimed to compare salvage therapies in patients with BCR after definitive local treatment for clinically non-metastatic PCa with curative intent.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Methods</h3><p>In October 2023, we queried PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and prospective studies reporting data on the efficacy of salvage therapies in PCa patients with BCR after radical prostatectomy (RP) or radiation therapy (RT). The primary endpoint was metastatic-free survival (MFS), and secondary endpoints included progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS).</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Results</h3><p>We included 19 studies (<i>n</i> = 9117); six trials analyzed RT-based strategies following RP, ten trials analyzed hormone-based strategies following RP ± RT or RT alone, and three trials analyzed other agents. In a pairwise meta-analysis, adding hormone therapy to salvage RT significantly improved MFS (HR: 0.69, 95% CI: 0.57–0.84, <i>p</i> &lt; 0.001) compared to RT alone. Based on treatment ranking analysis, among RT-based strategies, the addition of elective nodal RT and androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) was found to be the most effective in terms of MFS. On the other hand, among hormone-based strategies, enzalutamide + ADT showed the greatest benefit for both MFS and OS.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Conclusions</h3><p>The combination of prostate bed RT, elective pelvic irradiation, and ADT is the preferred treatment for eligible patients with post-RP BCR based on our analysis. In remaining patients, or in case of post-RT recurrence, especially for those with high-risk BCR, the combination of ADT and ARSI should be considered.</p>","PeriodicalId":20727,"journal":{"name":"Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases","volume":"8 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-09-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142209280","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Associations between glucocorticoid use and major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with prostate cancer receiving antiandrogen: a retrospective cohort study","authors":"Jeffrey Shi Kai Chan, Yan Hiu Athena Lee, Chi Ho Leung, David Ka Wai Leung, Edward Christopher Dee, Kenrick Ng, Gary Tse, Chi Fai Ng","doi":"10.1038/s41391-024-00889-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1038/s41391-024-00889-x","url":null,"abstract":"<h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Background</h3><p>Prednisolone/prednisone coadministration with abiraterone may explain abiraterone-related increase in cardiovascular risk. We explored this postulation and glucocorticoid’s association with cardiovascular risk.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Methods</h3><p>Patients with prostate cancer on androgen deprivation therapy and enzalutamide, or abiraterone with 5 mg (ABI + P5) or 10 mg (ABI + P10) daily total prednisolone/prednisone were followed up for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE).</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Results</h3><p>We analyzed 933 patients. ABI + P10, but not enzalutamide, had higher risk of MACE than ABI + P5. Cumulative glucocorticoid dose before enzalutamide/abiraterone initiation was associated with MACE.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Conclusions</h3><p>Prednisolone/prednisone coadministration with abiraterone likely contributed to abiraterone-related increased cardiovascular risk. Prevalent cumulative glucocorticoid dose was associated with cardiovascular risk.</p>","PeriodicalId":20727,"journal":{"name":"Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases","volume":"61 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142226473","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Use of a Schelin catheter for transurethral intraprostatic anesthesia (TUIA) prior to iTIND procedure","authors":"Silvia Secco, Alberto Olivero, Mattia Longoni, Paolo Dell’Oglio, Stefano Tappero, Edoardo Dibilio, Tommaso Saccucci, Giampaolo Siena, Aldo Massimo Bocciardi, Antonio Galfano, Luca Cindolo","doi":"10.1038/s41391-024-00892-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1038/s41391-024-00892-2","url":null,"abstract":"<h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Background/Objectives</h3><p>Endorsing the principles of minimal invasiveness in benign-prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) surgery, we conducted the first evaluation of transurethral intraprostatic anesthesia (TUIA) using Schelin catheter® (SC) prior to iTIND positioning.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Subjects/Methods</h3><p>Of 23 patients enrolled, 11 (48%) received TUIA via SC whereas the remaining underwent standard anesthesia protocol. Pain was assessed using visual analogue scale (VAS).</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Results</h3><p>No differences between cohorts were observed for pain during the device implantation and removal. Conversely, significantly lower median VAS scores were reported at 24- (1.0 vs. 3.0) and 48- (1.0 vs. 2.5) hour follow-up favoring TUIA.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Conclusions</h3><p>SC TUIA offers effective pain control during iTIND procedures, supporting its use in outpatient settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":20727,"journal":{"name":"Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases","volume":"408 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142209261","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"MRI accuracy for recurrence after partial gland ablation with HIFU for localized prostate cancer. A systematic review and meta-analysis","authors":"Denis Séguier, Philippe Puech, Eric Barret, Xavier Leroy, Julien Labreuche, Raphael Renard Penna, Guillaume Ploussard, Arnauld Villers, Jonathan Olivier","doi":"10.1038/s41391-024-00885-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1038/s41391-024-00885-1","url":null,"abstract":"<h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Background</h3><p>Prostate cancer remains the most frequently diagnosed cancer among men. High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) has emerged as a thermal ablative technique for partial-gland-ablation (PGA), aiming to minimize collateral damage while maximizing tumor control. Monitoring after HIFU PGA relies on serial PSA testing, multiparametric-MRI, and biopsies. The diagnostic accuracy of MRI for clinically-significant cancer(csPCa) recurrence is challenging.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Objective</h3><p>This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to evaluate the accuracy of MRI in detecting early recurrence of localized prostate cancer following HIFU PGA.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Methods</h3><p>Adhering to PRISMA guidelines, a comprehensive literature search was conducted until May 8^th 2024 using MEDLINE and Scopus. The inclusion criteria encompassed randomized controlled trials and cohort studies involving men diagnosed with localized prostate cancer who had as primary treatment HIFU PGA. The primary outcome measures included the sensitivity, specificity, positive-predictive value (PPV), and negative-predictive value (NPV) of MRI for csPCa(ISUP ≥ 2) based on biopsy results. We pooled data from studies with sufficient csPCa and csPCa-free patients (≥5) post HIFU for statistical analysis.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Results</h3><p>Fifteen studies meet the inclusion criteria, encompassing 1093 patients and 12 studies were eligible for meta-analysis. MRI sensitivity in detecting clinically-significant prostate cancer (csPCa) recurrence post HIFU PGA varied widely (0–89%), with a pooled sensitivity of 0.52 (95% CI:0.36–0.68). Specificity ranged from 44% to 100%, with a pooled specificity of 0.81 (95% CI:0.68–0.91). The pooled NPV was 0.82 (95% CI:0.72–0.90), and the pooled PPV was 0.50 (95% CI:0.35–0.65). Three studies reported in-field diagnostic performance with sensitivities ranging from 0.42 to 0.80 and specificities from 0.45 to 0.97.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Conclusion</h3><p>MRI accuracy for clinically-significant recurrence after partial gland ablation with HIFU for localized prostate cancer shows low diagnostic performance in the treated lobe with pooled sensitivity of 0.52 (95% CI:0.36–0.68) and specificity of 0.81 (95% CI:0.68–0.91). Limits of this review include the low number of studies reporting about site of recurrence in or out of the treated lobe.</p>","PeriodicalId":20727,"journal":{"name":"Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases","volume":"260 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142209279","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Cardiovascular events among men with prostate cancer treated with androgen receptor signaling inhibitors: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and network meta-analysis.","authors":"Akihiro Matsukawa, Takafumi Yanagisawa, Mehdi Kardoust Parizi, Ekaterina Laukhtina, Jakob Klemm, Tamás Fazekas, Keiichiro Mori, Shoji Kimura, Alberto Briganti, Guillaume Ploussard, Pierre I Karakiewicz, Jun Miki, Takahiro Kimura, Pawel Rajwa, Shahrokh F Shariat","doi":"10.1038/s41391-024-00886-0","DOIUrl":"10.1038/s41391-024-00886-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Androgen-receptor pathway inhibitors (ARPIs) have dramatically changed the management of advanced/metastatic prostate cancer (PCa). However, their cardiovascular toxicity remains to be clarified.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To analyze and compare the risks of cardiovascular events secondary to treatment of PCa patients with different ARPIs.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In August 2023, we queried PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases to identify randomized controlled studies (RCTs) that analyze PCa patients treated with abiraterone, apalutamide, darolutamide, and enzalutamide. The primary outcomes of interest were the incidence of cardiac disorder, heart failure, ischemic heart disease (IHD), atrial fibrillation (AF), and hypertension. Network meta-analyses (NMAs) were conducted to compare the differential outcomes of each ARPI plus androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) compared to standard of care (SOC).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Overall, 26 RCTs were included. ARPIs were associated with an increased risk of cardiac disorders (RR: 1.74, 95% CI: 1.13-2.68, p = 0.01), heart failure (RR: 2.49, 95% CI: 1.05-5.91, p = 0.04), AF (RR: 2.15, 95% CI: 1.14-4.07, p = 0.02), and hypertension (RR: 2.06, 95% CI: 1.67-2.54, p < 0.01) at grade ≥3. Based on NMAs, abiraterone increased the risk of grade ≥3 cardiac disorder (RR:2.40, 95% CI: 1.42-4.06) and hypertension (RR:2.19, 95% CI: 1.77-2.70). Enzalutamide was associated with the increase of grade ≥3 AF(RR: 3.17, 95% CI: 1.05-9.58) and hypertension (RR:2.30, 95% CI: 1.82-2.92).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The addition of ARPIs to ADT increases the risk of cardiac disorders, including IHD and AF, as well as hypertension. Each ARPI exhibits a distinct cardiovascular event profile. Selecting patients carefully and vigilant monitoring for cardiovascular issues is imperative for those undergoing ARPI + ADT treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":20727,"journal":{"name":"Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142140883","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Active surveillance selection and 3-year durability in intermediate-risk prostate cancer following genomic testing.","authors":"Lauren Lenz, Wyatt Clegg, Diana Iliev, Chelsea R Kasten, Howard Korman, Todd M Morgan, Jason Hafron, Alexander DeHaan, Carl Olsson, Ronald F Tutrone, Timothy Richardson, Kevin Cline, Paul M Yonover, Jeff Jasper, Todd Cohen, Robert Finch, Thomas P Slavin, Alexander Gutin","doi":"10.1038/s41391-024-00888-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1038/s41391-024-00888-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Genomic testing can add risk stratification information to clinicopathological features in prostate cancer, aiding in shared medical decision-making between the clinician and patient regarding whether active surveillance (AS) or definitive treatment (DT) is most appropriate. Here we examined initial AS selection and 3-year AS durability in patients diagnosed with localized intermediate-risk prostate cancer who underwent Prolaris testing before treatment decision-making.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This retrospective observational cohort study included 3208 patients from 10 study sites who underwent Prolaris testing at diagnosis from September 2015 to December 2018. Prolaris utilizes a combined clinical cell cycle risk score calculated at diagnostic biopsy to stratify patients by the Prolaris AS threshold (below threshold, patient recommended to AS or above threshold, patient recommended to DT). AS selection rates and 3-year AS durability were compared in patients recommended to AS or DT by Prolaris testing. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression models and Cox proportional hazard models were used with molecular and clinical variables as predictors of initial treatment decision and AS durability, respectively.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>AS selection was ~2 times higher in patients recommended to AS by Prolaris testing than in those recommended to DT (p < 0.0001). Three-year AS durability was ~1.5 times higher in patients recommended to AS by Prolaris testing than in those recommended to DT (p < 0.0001). Prolaris treatment recommendation remained a statistically significant predictor of initial AS selection and AS durability after accounting for CAPRA or Gleason scores.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Prolaris added significant information to clinical risk stratification to aid in treatment decision making. Intermediate-risk prostate cancer patients who were recommended to AS by Prolaris were more likely to initially pursue AS and were more likely to remain on AS at 3 years post-diagnosis than patients recommended to DT.</p>","PeriodicalId":20727,"journal":{"name":"Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142140882","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Biopsy strategies in the era of mpMRI: a comprehensive review.","authors":"Olivier Windisch, Massimo Valerio, Chi-Hang Yee, Paolo Gontero, Baris Bakir, Christof Kastner, Hashim U Ahmed, Cosimo De Nunzio, Jean de la Rosette","doi":"10.1038/s41391-024-00884-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1038/s41391-024-00884-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Since its initial description the prostate biopsy technique for detection of prostate cancer (PCA) has constantly evolved. Multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) has been proven to have a sensitivity exceeding 90% to detect the index lesion. This narrative review discusses the evidence around several biopsy strategies, especially in the context of patients that might be eligible for focal therapy.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A non-systematic literature research was performed on February 15th 2024 using the Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (Medline), Web of Science and Google Scholar.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The transrectal (TR) route is associated with an increased postoperative sepsis rate, even with adequate antibiotic prophylaxis. The transperineal (TP) route is now recommended by international guidelines, firstly for its decreased rate of urosepsis. Recent evidence shows a non-inferiority of TP compared to TR route, and even a higher detection rate of clinically significant PCA (csPCA) in the anterior and apical region, that are usually difficult to target using the TR route. Several targeting techniques (cognitive, software-fusion or in-bore) enhance our ability to provide an accurate risk assessment of prostate cancer aggressiveness and burden, while reducing the number of cores and reducing the number of clinically insignificant prostate cancer (ciPCA). While MRI-TB have proven their role, the role of systematic biopsies (SB) is still important because it detects 5-16% of csPCA that would have been missed by MRI-TB alone. The strategies of SB depend mainly on the route used (TR vs. TP) and the number of cores to be collected (10-12 cores vs. saturation biopsies vs. trans-perineal template mapping-biopsies or Ginsburg Protocol vs. regional biopsies).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Several biopsy strategies have been described and should be known when assessing patients for focal therapy. Because MRI systematically under evaluates the lesion size, systematic biopsies, and especially perilesional biopsies, can help to increase sensitivity at the cost of an increased number of cores.</p>","PeriodicalId":20727,"journal":{"name":"Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142133519","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Neurovascular structure-adjacent frozen-section examination (NeuroSAFE) during robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of comparative studies.","authors":"Francesco Ditonno, Eugenio Bologna, Leslie Claire Licari, Antonio Franco, Donato Cannoletta, Enrico Checcucci, Alessandro Veccia, Riccardo Bertolo, Simone Crivellaro, Francesco Porpiglia, Cosimo De Nunzio, Alessandro Antonelli, Riccardo Autorino","doi":"10.1038/s41391-024-00891-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1038/s41391-024-00891-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>To compare surgical, pathological, and functional outcomes of patients undergoing NeuroSAFE-guided RARP vs. RARP alone.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In February 2024, a literature search and assessment was conducted through PubMed^®, Scopus^®, and Web of Science^™, to retrieve data of men with PCa (P) undergoing RARP with NeuroSAFE (I) versus RARP without NeuroSAFE (C) to evaluate surgical, pathological, oncological, and functional outcomes (O), across retrospective and/or prospective comparative studies (Studies). Surgical (operative time [OT], number of nerve-sparing [NS] RARP, number of secondary resections after NeuroSAFE), pathological (PSM), oncological (biochemical recurrence [BCR]), and functional (postoperative continence and sexual function recovery) outcomes were analyzed, using weighted mean difference (WMD) for continuous variables and odd ratio (OR) for dichotomous variables.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Overall, seven studies met the inclusion criteria (one randomized clinical trial, one prospective non-randomized trial and five retrospective studies) and were eligible for SR and MA. A total of 4,207 patients were included in the MA, with 2247 patients (53%) undergoing RARP with the addition of NeuroSAFE, and 1 960 (47%) receiving RARP alone. The addition of NeuroSAFE enhanced the likelihood of receiving a nerve-sparing (NS) RARP (OR 5.49, 95% CI 2.48-12.12, I² = 72%). In the NeuroSAFE cohort, a statistically significant reduction in the likelihood of PSM at final pathology (OR 0.55, 95% CI 0.39-0.79, I² = 73%) was observed. Similarly, a reduced likelihood of BCR favoring the NeuroSAFE was obtained (OR 0.47, 95% CI 0.35-0.62, I² = 0%). At 12-month postoperatively, NeuroSAFE led to a significantly higher likelihood of being pad-free (OR 2.01, 95% CI 1.25-3.25, I² = 0%), and of erectile function recovery (OR 3.50, 95% CI 2.34-5.23, I² = 0%).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Available evidence suggests that NeuroSAFE might represent a histologically based approach to NVB preservation, broadening the indications of NS RARP, reducing the likelihood of PSM and subsequent BCR. In addition, it might translate into better functional postoperative outcomes. However, the current body of evidence is mostly derived from non-randomized studies with a high risk of bias.</p>","PeriodicalId":20727,"journal":{"name":"Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142133520","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}