Metabolic syndrome is associated with PSA biochemical recurrence after radical prostatectomy: a prospective study with a minimum 5-year follow-up
Stavros Kontogiannis,
Georgios Markantes,
Mohammed Obaidat
et al.
Abstract:Purpose
Prostate cancer exhibits significant heterogeneity in terms of its aggressiveness. The precise role of metabolic syndrome in this variability remains unclear. This study will investigate the relationship between metabolic factors and their potential role in predicting the aggressiveness of prostate cancer.
Methods
This was a prospective study, enrolling consecutive patients undergoing radical prostatectomy. A comprehensive metabolic profile was established by measuring weight, height, body mass index, … Show more
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