Sensitivity and specificity of PET/CT regarding the detection of lymph node metastases in prostate cancer recurrence.

Background: The aim of the study is to assess the efficacy of choline PET/CT regarding the detection of lymph node (LN) metastases in recurrent prostate cancer (PCa).

Methods: 49 patients with a biochemical recurrence of PCa (PSA >0.2 ng/ml) were included in the study.

Extended salvage pelvic lymph node dissection in patients with recurrent prostate cancer.

Background. Treatment of patients with a biochemical recurrence (BCR) of prostate cancer (PCa) is generally difficult and without valid treatment options. Since 2004 we have been developing therapeutic possibilities for these patients.