Stereotactic body radiotherapy was associated with significantly better urinary continence and fewer sexual issues at 2 years than prostatectomy in patients with localized prostate cancer.
, stereotactic body radiotherapy was associated with better urinary continence and sexual function, but slightly worse bowel function, compared with radicalCompared with prostatectomy, radiotherapy may offer better urinary and sexual outcomes but a higher risk for bowel toxicity in patients with localized prostate cancer . However, a comparison has not been performed in a randomized trial using more modern treatment options, such as SBRT.
Of the 123 patients, 97 had a Gleason score of 3+4 and 116 had National Comprehensive Cancer Network intermediate risk. The median follow-up was 60.7 months.
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