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Multi‐centre exploratory study of the impact of urinary incontinence in the six weeks after catheter removal following radical prostatectomy

Abstract

The management of symptomatic BPH is evolving and there is now an expanding portfolio of minimally invasive surgical therapies (MIST). These provide an attractive option for men looking for meaningful improvement in urinary symptoms whilst avoiding the risks of adverse effects, particularly with regards to maintaining sexual function.

Risk stratification for the prediction of overall survival could assist treatment decision‐making at diagnosis of castration‐resistant prostate cancer: a multicentre collaborative study in Japan

Abstract

The management of symptomatic BPH is evolving and there is now an expanding portfolio of minimally invasive surgical therapies (MIST). These provide an attractive option for men looking for meaningful improvement in urinary symptoms whilst avoiding the risks of adverse effects, particularly with regards to maintaining sexual function.

The cost‐effectiveness of transurethral resection of the prostate vs thulium laser transurethral vaporesection of the prostate in the UNBLOCS randomised controlled trial for benign prostatic obstruction

Abstract

The management of symptomatic BPH is evolving and there is now an expanding portfolio of minimally invasive surgical therapies (MIST). These provide an attractive option for men looking for meaningful improvement in urinary symptoms whilst avoiding the risks of adverse effects, particularly with regards to maintaining sexual function.

Transurethral en bloc submucosal hydrodissection vs conventional resection for resection of non‐muscle‐invasive bladder cancer (HYBRIDBLUE): a randomised, multicentre trial

Abstract

The management of symptomatic BPH is evolving and there is now an expanding portfolio of minimally invasive surgical therapies (MIST). These provide an attractive option for men looking for meaningful improvement in urinary symptoms whilst avoiding the risks of adverse effects, particularly with regards to maintaining sexual function.

Transvesical robot‐assisted radical prostatectomy: initial experience and surgical outcomes

Objectives

To review current data for the role of prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA) radioligand therapy (RLT) for patients with advanced prostate cancer. This review provides an update for multidisciplinary teams on the current and potential future applications of theranostics in prostate cancer.

Methods

Narrative review focussing on PSMA as a target for RLT, and data using

Results

RLT with PSMA is an exciting therapeutic alternative to the existing management options already in use for patients with metastatic castrate‐resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). To date, most evidence exists regarding small‐molecule PSMA inhibitors bound to beta‐emitting radioisotopes such as 177Lu (Lu‐PSMA). Prospective phase II data supports the safety and efficacy of Lu‐PSMA in men with heavily pre‐treated progressive mCRPC, and several late‐phase randomised trials of Lu‐PSMA are underway, with many more in the pipeline. Early results are encouraging, indicating that the theranostic approach may play a vital role in management of advanced prostate cancer and perhaps even in much earlier disease states.

Conclusions

PSMA RLT is a promising new treatment option for men with mCPRC, and may also have utility in less advanced prostate cancer.

Society of Robotic Surgery review: recommendations regarding the risk of COVID‐19 transmission during minimally invasive surgery

Objectives

To review current data for the role of prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA) radioligand therapy (RLT) for patients with advanced prostate cancer. This review provides an update for multidisciplinary teams on the current and potential future applications of theranostics in prostate cancer.

Methods

Narrative review focussing on PSMA as a target for RLT, and data using

Results

RLT with PSMA is an exciting therapeutic alternative to the existing management options already in use for patients with metastatic castrate‐resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). To date, most evidence exists regarding small‐molecule PSMA inhibitors bound to beta‐emitting radioisotopes such as 177Lu (Lu‐PSMA). Prospective phase II data supports the safety and efficacy of Lu‐PSMA in men with heavily pre‐treated progressive mCRPC, and several late‐phase randomised trials of Lu‐PSMA are underway, with many more in the pipeline. Early results are encouraging, indicating that the theranostic approach may play a vital role in management of advanced prostate cancer and perhaps even in much earlier disease states.

Conclusions

PSMA RLT is a promising new treatment option for men with mCPRC, and may also have utility in less advanced prostate cancer.

Prostate cancer screening and treatment: where have we come from and where are we going?

Objectives

To review current data for the role of prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA) radioligand therapy (RLT) for patients with advanced prostate cancer. This review provides an update for multidisciplinary teams on the current and potential future applications of theranostics in prostate cancer.

Methods

Narrative review focussing on PSMA as a target for RLT, and data using

Results

RLT with PSMA is an exciting therapeutic alternative to the existing management options already in use for patients with metastatic castrate‐resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). To date, most evidence exists regarding small‐molecule PSMA inhibitors bound to beta‐emitting radioisotopes such as 177Lu (Lu‐PSMA). Prospective phase II data supports the safety and efficacy of Lu‐PSMA in men with heavily pre‐treated progressive mCRPC, and several late‐phase randomised trials of Lu‐PSMA are underway, with many more in the pipeline. Early results are encouraging, indicating that the theranostic approach may play a vital role in management of advanced prostate cancer and perhaps even in much earlier disease states.

Conclusions

PSMA RLT is a promising new treatment option for men with mCPRC, and may also have utility in less advanced prostate cancer.

A new Editorial Team for the BJU International…

Abstract

The management of symptomatic BPH is evolving and there is now an expanding portfolio of minimally invasive surgical therapies (MIST). These provide an attractive option for men looking for meaningful improvement in urinary symptoms whilst avoiding the risks of adverse effects, particularly with regards to maintaining sexual function.

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