Clinical utility of MRI in the decision-making process before radical prostatectomy: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is currently the most accurate imaging modality to assess local prostate cancer stage. Despite a growing body of evidence, incorporation of MRI images into decision-making process concerning surgical template of radical prostatectomy, is complex and still poorly understood.

Objective

We sought to determine the value of MRI in preoperative planning before radical prostatectomy.

Materials and methods

Systematic search through electronic PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases from 2000 up to April 2018 was performed. Only studies that used preoperative MRI in decision-making process regarding extension of resection in patients with prostate cancer, in whom radical prostatectomy was an initial form of treatment were included into a

SUBMITTER: Kozikowski M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6322775 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature