Impact of Negative Prostate-specific Membrane Antigen Positron Emission Tomography on the Decision to Perform a Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection During Radical Prostatectomy for Intermediate- to High-risk Prostate Cancer Patients: Results of an International Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

Pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND) is considered the most reliable method for managing prostate cancer (PCa). However, the role of PLND remains controversial in both clinical practice and guideline recommendations. This study aims to characterize contemporary practices and attitudes related to extended and/or limited PLND in PCa management during radical prostatectomy (RP).

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted from February to May 2025. The survey was disseminated through the official mailing lists of several prominent urological societies worldwide. Multivariable logistic regression models were used to identify the predictors of the performance and perceived benefits of PLND in high-risk PCa patients, considering clinical, institutional,

SUBMITTER: Zattoni F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12800637 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature