Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5693788 | European Urology | 2017 | 24 Pages |
Abstract
We review the cost and cost effectiveness of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy, intensity-modulated radiotherapy, and proton beam therapy in prostate cancer treatment. These technologies are costlier than their traditional counterparts. It remains unclear whether their use is associated with improved cure and reduced morbidity, and whether the increased cost is worth the expense.
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Authors
Florian Rudolf Schroeck, Bruce L. Jacobs, Sam B. Bhayani, Paul L. Nguyen, David Penson, Jim Hu,