Radical Prostatectomy versus Watchful Waiting in Early Prostate Cancer

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Authors

Anna Bill‐Axelson

Lars Holmberg

Mirja Ruutu · University of Helsinki

Michael Häggman

Swen‐Olof Andersson

S. BRATELL · University of Borås

Anders Spångberg · Linköping University Hospital

Christer Busch · Uppsala University Hospital

Stig Nordling

Abstract

In 2002, we reported the initial results of a trial comparing radical prostatectomy with watchful waiting in the management of early prostate cancer. After three more years of follow-up, we report estimated 10-year results.

Topics & Keywords

Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 352, Issue 19, pp. 1977-1984

DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa043739

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