Mohamad E. Allaf, MD, presented “Role of Lymphadenectomy in the Surgical Treatment of Clinical Localized Prostate Cancer” during the 43rd Annual Ralph E. Hopkins Urology Seminar on January 31, 2024, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
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How to cite: Allaf, Mohamad E. “Role of Lymphadenectomy in the Surgical Treatment of Clinical Localized Prostate Cancer.” January 31, 2024. Accessed Aug 2024. https://grandroundsinurology.com/role-of-lymphadenectomy-in-the-surgical-treatment-of-clinical-localized-prostate-cancer/
Role of Lymphadenectomy in the Surgical Treatment of Clinical Localized Prostate Cancer – Summary
Mohamad E. Allaf, MD, discusses the use cases for lymphadenectomy in the surgical treatment of clinically localized prostate cancer. Dr. Allaf begins by addressing the rationale for performing lymphadenectomy, emphasizing its diagnostic and therapeutic potential in prostate cancer management.
A central focus of the presentation is the debate surrounding lymphadenectomy and its implications for patient outcomes. Dr. Allaf reviews the current evidence, highlighting studies that suggest extended lymphadenectomy may provide superior oncologic control by increasing the likelihood of detecting metastatic nodes in high- and intermediate-risk patients. Dr. Allaf also delves into the nuances of patient selection and determining when and how to integrate lymphadenectomy into the surgical treatment of prostate cancer.
About The 43rd Annual Ralph E. Hopkins Urology Seminar:
The Ralph E. Hopkins Urology Seminar is a multi-day meeting focused on training urologists in the latest in assessing, diagnosing, and treating urologic conditions in the clinical setting. Updates are provided on urologic cancers, stone disease, urologic reconstruction, female urology, infertility, sexual function, emerging surgical techniques, and general urology. The 43rd iteration of the meeting took place from January 31st to February 2nd, 2024, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
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