Dramatic polarization in genitourinary expert opinions regarding the clinical utility of positron emission tomography (PET) imaging in prostate cancer
Int. braz. j. urol
; 45(1): 23-31, Jan.-Feb. 2019. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Objectives:
To ascertain the opinions of North American genitourinary (GU) experts regarding inclusion of technologies such as prostate - specific membrane antigen (PSMA) and C - 11 choline positron emission tomography (PET) into routine practice. Materials andMethods:
A survey was distributed to North American GU experts. Questions pertained to the role of PSMA and C - 11 PET in PCa management. Participants were categorized as "supporters" or "opponents" of incorporation of novel imaging techniques. Opinions were correlated with practice patterns.Results:
Response rate was 54% and we analyzed 42 radiation oncologist respondents. 17 participants (40%) have been in practice for > 20 years and 38 (90%) practice at an academic center. 24 (57%) were supporters of PSMA and 29 (69%) were supporters of C - 11. Supporters were more likely to treat pelvic nodes (88% vs. 56%, p < 01) and trended to be more likely to treat patients with moderate or extreme hypofractionation (58% vs. 28%, p = 065). Supporters trended to be more likely to offer brachytherapy boost (55% vs. 23%, p = 09), favor initial observation and early salvage over adjuvant radiation (77% vs. 55%, p = 09), and to consider themselves expert brachytherapists (69% vs. 39%, p = 09).Conclusions:
There is a polarization among GU radiation oncology experts regarding novel imaging techniques. A correlation emerged between support of novel imaging and adoption of treatment approaches that are clinically superior or less expensive. Pre - existing biases among GU experts on national treatment - decision panels and leaders of cooperative group studies may affect the design of future studies and influence the adoption of these technologies in clinical practice.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
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LILACS
Asunto principal:
Neoplasias de la Próstata
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Colina
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Testimonio de Experto
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Tomografía Computarizada por Tomografía de Emisión de Positrones
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Antígenos de Superficie
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Límite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
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En
Revista:
Int. braz. j. urol
Asunto de la revista:
UROLOGIA
Año:
2019
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos