The results of transpubic radical prostatectomy were evaluated from the data on 50 patients with prostatic cancer and 57 patients with other prostatic diseases.
1) The five-year direct survival rate was 39% in early prostatic cancer, 24% in advanced prostatic cancer and 73% in other prostatic diseases.
2) Radical prostatectomy is the treatment of first choice for early prostatic cancer. No further therapy will be necessary if the radical excision has successfully been completed.
3) In advanced cases, removal of the local lesion, if possible, is also a beneficial treatment for their local symptoms.
4) An almost satisfactory improvement has been observed in local symptoms of patients after radical prostatectomy.
