Health-related quality of life outcomes in randomized controlled trials in metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer: a systematic review.

Background: Since 2015 multiple combination treatments became available for metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC) without effectiveness cross-comparison. Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) could aid in decision-making.

Methods: We systematically reviewed HRQoL publications (January 2015-September 2024) of phase III randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in mHSPC using PRISMA guidelines, cross-compared HRQoL results and assessed usefulness to support decision-making (PROSPERO: CRD42023470698).

[Prognostic factors in renal cancer with venous thrombus survival analysis.].

Objectives: To analyze surgery for renal cancer with venous thrombus at different levels, perioperative complications and prognostic factors associated to overall, cancer-specific and disease-free survival.

Material And Methods: Retrospective analysis of 42 cases of renal cancer with venous thrombus performed between 2005 and 2015. The level reached by the thrombus was established according to the Mayo Clinic classification.

[Prostatic abscess: report of a case].

Objectives: To report one case of prostatic abscess which required emergency surgical treatment because of its aggressive evolution.

Methods: We describe the case of a 61-year-old male patient who was diagnosed of prostatic abscess in the emergency room, and initially underwent conservative treatment with antibiotics and urinary diversion. Due to clinical impairment to septicemia and upper urinary tract involvement we decided to perform a surgical perineal drainage.