Can J Urol
-
Comparative Study
An oncology perspective on the benefits and cost of combined androgen blockade in advanced prostate cancer.
To provide context in oncology for the significance of the benefits and cost of combined androgen blockade (CAB) in the treatment of advanced prostate cancer. ⋯ The advantages offered by CAB (including the cost per month of survival benefit and minimal associated clinical toxicities) are comparable to the reported advantages of new treatments for other common cancers such as NSCLC, colorectal cancer, and breast cancer.
-
Comparative Study
Laparoscopic versus open adrenalectomy for surgical adrenal disease.
To compare the intraoperative and postoperative outcomes of laparoscopic versus open adrenalectomy for surgical adrenal disease. ⋯ In our experience, prior ipsilateral adrenal surgery greatly increases the risk of open conversion. This study is consistent with the findings of a number of previously reported studies, supporting the emergence of laparoscopic adrenalectomy as the standard of care for surgical management of benign adrenal disease.