To better understand the implications of the rate of prostate speci®c antigen (PSA) changes in prostate carcinoma.
MethodWe retrospectively calculated PSA doubling times prior to surgery in 63 patients with prostate carcinoma. The calculated values were compared with ®nal pathologic ®ndings and with rates of PSA failure after surgery.
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