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Active Surveillance Criteria for Prostate Cancer Amongst Dutch Urologists

Received: 23 September 2014     Accepted: 8 October 2014     Published: 20 October 2014
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Abstract

Introduction: This survey amongst Dutch urologists aimed to investigate their criteria before enrolling patients to active surveillance (AS) and managing follow-up. Materials and Methods: An online survey was distributed to 421 Dutch urologists. Demographics, enrollment criteria, intervention criteria and the role of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in AS were questioned. Results: 15% responded and completed the survey. A major 98% see AS as an alternative treatment for low-risk prostate cancer (PCa). 79% felt that patients with a PSA ≤10 ng/ml were eligible for AS and 74% felt that patients required a Gleason score ≤6 for admitting to AS. There was agreement on the timing of second biopsies but, not for subsequent biopsies. 58% see a role for MRI in AS. Conclusions: Dutch urologists are accepting AS. They were in agreement regarding enrollment criteria, the best time for second biopsy, but there was no agreement on the timing of follow-up biopsies.

Published in Cancer Research Journal (Volume 2, Issue 5)
DOI 10.11648/j.crj.20140205.14
Page(s) 98-101
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Keywords

Active Surveillance, Survey, Watchful Waiting, Prostate Cancer

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Author Information
  • Department of Urology, Jeroen Bosch ziekenhuis, ‘S Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands

  • Department of Urology, Sint-Franciscusziekenhuis, Heusden-Zolder, Belgium

  • Department of Urology, Jeroen Bosch ziekenhuis, ‘S Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands

  • Department of Urology, Jeroen Bosch ziekenhuis, ‘S Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands

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