
The optimal oncological result of radical prostatectomy (RP) is complete removal of the prostate gland and seminal vesicles with negative surgical margins. Preoperative diagnostic biopsies are examined and reported by the pathologist according to standardized rules. Staging of the disease is based on modern preoperative image analysis, most commonly multiparametric MRI. Pathological assessment and reporting of RP specimens is based on the International Society of Uropathology guidelines issued by the 2009 Consensus Conference. Positive surgical margin (PSM) is reported by the pathologist in approximately 1/3rd of RP cases. PSM increases the risk of biochemical, local and systemic progression. Pseudo-whole mount assessment of these specimens is the basis for radio-pathological correlation, thus providing quality control for preoperative MRI as well as assisting preoperative image analysis, sampling and diagnostic workup.
Male, Prostatectomy, Prostatic Neoplasms, Prostate-Specific Antigen, Prognosis, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Radiography, Predictive Value of Tests, Biomarkers, Tumor, Humans, Neoplasm Recurrence, Local, Neoplasm Staging
Male, Prostatectomy, Prostatic Neoplasms, Prostate-Specific Antigen, Prognosis, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Radiography, Predictive Value of Tests, Biomarkers, Tumor, Humans, Neoplasm Recurrence, Local, Neoplasm Staging
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