PSMA PET/CT-based Multimodal Deep Learning Model for Accurate Prediction of Pelvic Lymph-Node Metastases in Prostate Cancer

In-depth Analysis of PSMA PET/CT-based Multimodal Deep Learning Model for Predicting Lymph Node Metastases in Prostate Cancer Patients Background Prostate cancer (PCA) is one of the most common malignant tumors in men and a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. In clinically localized prostate cancer patients, extended pelvic lymph node dissectio...

Ultra-Fast PSMA-PET Staging in Prostate Cancer Enhanced by Artificial Intelligence

Application of AI-Enhanced Ultra-Fast PSMA-PET in Prostate Cancer Staging Academic Background Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men globally, and accurate diagnosis and staging are crucial for treatment decision-making. Prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) positron emission tomography (PET) has become a standard examinati...

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Cytoreductive Surgery in Oligometastatic Prostate Cancer: Insights from Quantitative Analysis and Retrospective Cohort Studies

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Cytoreductive Surgery in Oligometastatic Prostate Cancer Academic Background Prostate cancer is the second most common malignancy among men globally, particularly in its advanced stages, where it is often accompanied by metastases, significantly impacting patients’ quality of life and prognosis. Oligometastatic prost...

Reoperation for Ipsilateral Local Recurrence Following Prior Nephron-Sparing Surgery: Innovative Surgical Insights from a High-Volume Urological Center with Cross-Sectional Study

Innovative Surgical Strategies for Reoperation of Local Recurrence in Renal Cell Carcinoma Academic Background Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is one of the most common malignant tumors in adults, accounting for 5% of malignancies in males and 3% in females. Although surgery remains the standard treatment for localized RCC, nephron-sparing surgery (NSS)...

Clinical Significance of Stratifying Prostate Cancer Patients Through Specific Circulating Genes

Clinical Significance of Stratifying Prostate Cancer Patients Through Specific Circulating Genes Academic Background Prostate Cancer (PCA) is the most common cancer among men in North America and a leading cause of cancer-related mortality. Although many patients are diagnosed with organ-confined disease, 25-35% experience recurrence after curative...