Objective:Cytoreductive radical prostatectomy(cRP)has been proposed as local treatment option in metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer(mHSPC)to prevent local complications and potentially improve oncological ou...Objective:Cytoreductive radical prostatectomy(cRP)has been proposed as local treatment option in metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer(mHSPC)to prevent local complications and potentially improve oncological outcomes.In this study,we examined the feasibility of a multimodal concept with primary chemohormonal therapy followed by cRP and analyzed prostate size reduction under systemic treatment,postoperative complication rates,as well as early postoperative continence.Methods:In this retrospective study,38 patients with mHSPC underwent cRP after primary chemohormonal therapy(3-monthly luteinising hormone-releasing hormone-analogue+six cycles 3-weekly docetaxel 75 mg/m2)at two centers between September 2015 and December 2018.Results:Overall,10(26%)patients had high volume and 28(74%)patients had low volume disease at diagnosis,according to CHAARTED definition.Median prostate-specific antigen(PSA)decreased from 65 ng/mL(interquartile range[IQR]35.0-124.5 ng/mL)pre-chemotherapy to 1 ng/mL(IQR 0.3-1.7 ng/mL)post-chemotherapy.Prostate gland volume was significantly reduced by a median of 50%(IQR 29%-56%)under chemohormonal therapy(p=0.003).Postoperative histopathology showed seminal vesicle invasion in 33(87%)patients and negative surgical margins in 17(45%)patients.Severe complications(Grade 3 according to Clavien-Dindo)were observed in 4(11%)patients within 30 days.Continence was reached in 87%of patients after 1 month and in 92%of patients after 6 months.Median time to castration-resistance from begin of chemohormonal therapy was 41.1 months and from cRP was 35.9 months.Postoperative PSA-nadir≤1 ng/mL versus>1 ng/mL was a significant predictor of time to castration-resistance after cRP(median not reached versus 5.3 months;p<0.0001).Conclusion:We observed a reduction of prostate volume under chemohormonal therapy going along with a low postoperative complication and high early continence rate.However,the oncologic benefit from cRP is still under evaluation.展开更多
To the Editor Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation(V-V ECMO)is a life support technique used for patients with life-threatening respiratory failure.It effectively addresses arterial hypoxemia without overst...To the Editor Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation(V-V ECMO)is a life support technique used for patients with life-threatening respiratory failure.It effectively addresses arterial hypoxemia without overstretching the injured lungs.Traditional adult V-V ECMO typically requires two-site,single-lumen cannulas inserted into the femoral and jugular/subclavian veins or both femoral veins.However,this approach can increase the risk of local complications(such as infection and bleeding)and limit patient mobility.展开更多
文摘Objective:Cytoreductive radical prostatectomy(cRP)has been proposed as local treatment option in metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer(mHSPC)to prevent local complications and potentially improve oncological outcomes.In this study,we examined the feasibility of a multimodal concept with primary chemohormonal therapy followed by cRP and analyzed prostate size reduction under systemic treatment,postoperative complication rates,as well as early postoperative continence.Methods:In this retrospective study,38 patients with mHSPC underwent cRP after primary chemohormonal therapy(3-monthly luteinising hormone-releasing hormone-analogue+six cycles 3-weekly docetaxel 75 mg/m2)at two centers between September 2015 and December 2018.Results:Overall,10(26%)patients had high volume and 28(74%)patients had low volume disease at diagnosis,according to CHAARTED definition.Median prostate-specific antigen(PSA)decreased from 65 ng/mL(interquartile range[IQR]35.0-124.5 ng/mL)pre-chemotherapy to 1 ng/mL(IQR 0.3-1.7 ng/mL)post-chemotherapy.Prostate gland volume was significantly reduced by a median of 50%(IQR 29%-56%)under chemohormonal therapy(p=0.003).Postoperative histopathology showed seminal vesicle invasion in 33(87%)patients and negative surgical margins in 17(45%)patients.Severe complications(Grade 3 according to Clavien-Dindo)were observed in 4(11%)patients within 30 days.Continence was reached in 87%of patients after 1 month and in 92%of patients after 6 months.Median time to castration-resistance from begin of chemohormonal therapy was 41.1 months and from cRP was 35.9 months.Postoperative PSA-nadir≤1 ng/mL versus>1 ng/mL was a significant predictor of time to castration-resistance after cRP(median not reached versus 5.3 months;p<0.0001).Conclusion:We observed a reduction of prostate volume under chemohormonal therapy going along with a low postoperative complication and high early continence rate.However,the oncologic benefit from cRP is still under evaluation.
文摘To the Editor Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation(V-V ECMO)is a life support technique used for patients with life-threatening respiratory failure.It effectively addresses arterial hypoxemia without overstretching the injured lungs.Traditional adult V-V ECMO typically requires two-site,single-lumen cannulas inserted into the femoral and jugular/subclavian veins or both femoral veins.However,this approach can increase the risk of local complications(such as infection and bleeding)and limit patient mobility.
