Is increased life expectancy worth the potential adverse effects for those undergoing radical prostatectomy for localised prostate cancer?

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Is increased life expectancy worth the potential adverse effects for those undergoing radical prostatectomy for localised prostate cancer?

Vanessa Jordan

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Clinical question: What are the effects of radical prostatectomy (RP) compared with deferred treatment, including active surveillance/active montoring