Long-Term Outcome After Radical Prostatectomy for Patients With Lymph Node Positive Prostate Cancer in the Prostate Specific Antigen Era

Abstract

Radical prostatectomy may offer long-term survival to patients with lymph node positive prostate cancer. Gleason score, margin status, tumor ploidy and the number of involved nodes predict survival, while the role of adjuvant hormonal therapy continues to be defined.