Important factors in the diagnosis and primary staging of testicular tumours.

Abstract:

PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In the present review we outline the use of different staging methods and highlight future possibilities in the management of testicular germ cell cancer. RECENT FINDINGS:The 5-year survival for testicular cancer has improved dramatically over the past 30 years, with cure rates approaching 95%. This success is attributed to the appropriate integration of effective treatments and staging modalities. Staging currently represents the cornerstone on which treatment is based. Because most patients will be cured, attention has shifted toward reducing morbidity of treatment while maintaining high cure rates. This implies that staging must be accurate before any change to the treatment regimen can be instituted. SUMMARY:Effective management of testicular germ cell cancer continues to pose a major challenge. Early and accurate diagnosis is very important because it will influence the choice of treatment and thus may impact on prognosis.

journal_name

Curr Opin Urol

authors

Spermon JR,Debruyne FM,Witjes JA

doi

10.1097/00042307-200209000-00009

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2002-09-01 00:00:00

pages

419-25

issue

5

eissn

0963-0643

issn

1473-6586

journal_volume

12

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