Doctors and scientists in urology research at Mayo Clinic are studying new treatment options for prostate cancer and other urologic conditions. Researchers are actively involved in studying long-term outcomes after radical prostatectomy.
For decades, Mayo Clinic has been compiling a database from records of men who have had surgery for prostate cancer. Researchers use this information to monitor outcomes, search for trends and ensure overall quality of care.
Prostate cancer research is conducted in coordination with the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center. The Mayo Clinic Cancer Center receives funding from the National Cancer Institute and is designated as a comprehensive cancer center — recognition for an institution's scientific excellence and multidisciplinary resources focused on cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
The Department of Urology at Mayo Clinic is engaged in continuous research to advance new treatment options for prostate cancer and other urologic conditions. Current studies include evaluating quality of life and operative outcomes after robotic prostatectomy. This type of research allows Mayo Clinic surgeons to provide the highest level of care for people who have this procedure. Additional research is being done on the biology of prostate cancer.
Publications
See a list of publications by Mayo Clinic authors on radical prostatectomy on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.
April 24, 2015
- AskMayoExpert. Radical prostatectomy. Rochester, Minn.: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; 2014.
- Klein EA, et al. Radical prostatectomy for localized prostate cancer. http://www.uptodate.com/home. Accessed Feb. 8, 2015.
- Cunningham GR, et al. Transurethral procedures for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia. http://www.uptodate.com/home. Accessed Feb. 8, 2015.
- Wein AJ, et al., eds. Radical retropubic and perineal prostatectomy. In: Campbell-Walsh Urology. 10th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders Elsevier; 2012. http://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Feb. 8, 2015.
- Wein AJ, et al., eds. Laparoscopic and robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy. In: Campbell-Walsh Urology. 10th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders Elsevier; 2012. http://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Feb. 8, 2015.
- Wein AJ, et al., eds. Retropubic and suprapubic open prostatectomy. In: Campbell-Walsh Urology. 10th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders Elsevier; 2012. http://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Feb. 8, 2015.
- Cook AJ. Decision Support System. Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Feb. 8, 2015.
- Cook AJ. Decision Support System. Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Feb. 8, 2015.
- Tollefson MK, et al. The impact of clinical stage on prostate cancer survival following radical prostatectomy. The Journal of Urology. 2013;189:1707.
- Castle EP (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Ariz. April 8, 2015.
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