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Table 1 Characteristics of included studies

From: Radical prostatectomy versus external beam radiotherapy with androgen deprivation therapy for high-risk prostate cancer: a systematic review

Author (year)

Country, recruitment period

Design

Treatment

N (high-risk)

Age

Gleason score

PSA (ng/ml)

cT

cN

Treatment information

Follow-up time

Outcome measures

Aas (2017) [14]

Norway (2004–2005)

Retrospective cohort (Population database/ cancer registry)

RP

high-risk localized (EAU): n = 104

high-risk locally advanced (cT3): n = 32

not reported

not reported

not reported

not reported

not reported

RP within 12mos of diagnosis; surgical approach: not reported

median (range): 10 (0–11) yrs

PCSM, OM

RT ± ADT

high-risk localized (EAU): n = 294

high-risk locally advanced (cT3): n = 493

not reported

not reported

not reported

not reported

not reported

RT within 18mos of diagnosis with 6mos neoadjuvant ADT; RT technique: not reported; target dose ≥ 70 Gy (70 Gy: 38%, 72 or 74 Gy: 38%, 76 or 78 Gy: 24%; dose per fraction: 2 Gy); (neo)adjuvant ADT lasting for 3 years: 95%

median (range): 10 ( 0–11) yrs

Andic (2019) [18]

Turkey (Aug 2007-March 2018)

Single-institution retrospective cohort study

RP ± RT ± ADT

high-risk (AUA): n = 48

mean (SD): 64.5 (7.6)

 > GS8: 30 (62.5%)

 ≥ 20: 47.9%

cT2: 35 (72.9%)

cT3: 12 (25%)

cT4: 1 (2.1%)

not reported

RP + PLND; surgical approach: not reported; adjuvant RT:12 (25%) + ADT in 9/12

mean: 41.3 ± 21.5mos

BCRFS, DMFS, PCSS, OS

EBRT ± ADT

high-risk (AUA): n = 72

mean (SD): 67.7 (6.6)

 > GS8: 40 (55.6%)

 ≥ 20: 69.4%

cT2: 46 (63.9%)

cT3: 22 (30.6%)

cT4: 4 (5.6%)

not reported

3D-CRT: 65 (90.3%); IMRT: 7 (9.7%); median dose (range): 74 Gy (70–76), dose per fraction:1.8-2 Gy; ADT: 95.8% (≥ 2yrs: 65.3%, ≥ 1-2yrs: 25%, < 1 yr: 5.6%)

mean: 60.2 ± 30.3mos

Baker (2016) [19]

USA (2001–2014)

Single-institution retrospective cohort study

RP ± RT ± ADT

high-risk (GS ≥ 8): n = 50

mean: 60.9

 ≤ GS7: 18

 ≥ GS8: 31

mean initial PSA: 11.5 (2.9–50.0)

 ≤ cT2:: 47 (96%)

cT3: 2 (4%)

cNx/cN0: n = 49 (98%)

cN1: 2 (4%)

ORP (32%)/ RARP (50%)/ unknown surgical approach (18%) ± PLND; (neo)adjuvant: ADT: 18 (36.0%); adjuvant EBRT: 22 (44.0%)

mean: 60mos

BCRFS, DM

EBRT ± ADT

high-risk (GS ≥ 8)

n = 71

mean: 69.6

 ≤ GS7: 0

 ≥ GS8: 71

mean initial PSA: 9.58 (1.1–19.0)

 ≤ cT2: 63 (88.7%)

cT3: 8(11.3%)

cNX/cN0: 67 (94.4%)

cN1: 4 (5.6%)

3D-CRT or IMRT (percentage missing); total dose 75 to 77 Gy in 40–42 fractions: n = 44, total dose 70 to 70.2 Gy in 28 fractions: n = 31; ADT: 95.8%

mean: 73.7mos

Berg (2019) [15]

USA, NCDB, (2004–2009)

Retrospective cohort (Population database/ cancer registry) re-analysis of Ennis et al. with more restrictive inclusion criteria: younger and healthier men who were diagnosed in the earlier study period to ensure sufficient follow-up

RP ± RT ± ADT

high-risk (NCCN) n = 12,283

median: 58.15 (exclusion age ≥ 66 yr)

 ≤ GS6: 1757

GS7: 3449

GS8: 3777

GS9: 3184

GS10:116

 < 10: 6032

10–20: 1550

 > 20: 4701

cT1: 6391

cT2: 3697

cT3: 2111

cT4: 84

all N0

Surgical approach: not reported; (neo)adjuvant ADT: 15%; adjuvant RT: 15%

median: 91.0mos

OS

EBRT + BT ± ADT

high-risk (NCCN): n = 1702

median: 58.12 (exclusion age ≥ 66 yr)

 ≤ GS6:202

GS7:394

GS8:717

GS9: 359

GS10:30

 < 10: 795

10–20: 273

 > 20: 634

cT1: 745

cT2: 611

cT3: 340

cT4: 6

all N0

RT technique: not reported, dose not reported (sensitivity analysis reported by Ennis et al. with 2 groups: < 7920 cGy versus ≥ 7920 cGy); ADT: 1176 (69%)

median: 101mos

Cano-Velasco (2019) [20]

Spain (1996–2008)

Single-institution retrospective cohort study

RP

high-risk (EAU): n = 145

median: 65

 ≤ GS6:19 (13.1%)

GS7: 14 (9.7%)

 ≥ GS8: 112 (77.2%)

 > 20: 30 (20.7%)

cT1: 48 (33.1%)

cT2a-b: 59 (40.7%)

cT2c: 38 (26.2%)

cT3a: 0 (0)

not reported

ORP; RP (monotherapy) ± PLND

median: 152mos

PCSS, OS

EBRT + ADT

high-risk (EAU): n = 141

median: 71

 ≤ GS6: 26 (18.4%)

GS7: 49 (34.8%)

 ≥ GS8: 66 (46.8%)

 > 20: 66 (46.8%)

cT1: 24 (17%)

cT2a-b: 32 (22.7%)

cT2c: 64 (45.4%)

CT3a: 21 (14.9%)

not reported

3D-CRT; median total dose (IQR): 74 Gy (74–75); dose per fraction: not reported; ADT: 100%

median: 97mos

Ciezki (2017) [25]

USA (1996–2012)

Single-institution retrospective cohort study

RP ± RT ± ADT

high-risk (NCCN): n = 1308

median: 62

GS6:70

GS7:662

GS8:397

GS9:178

GS10:4

 ≥ 20: 196 (15%)

 ≤ cT2: 1268

cT3: 43

not reported

ORP (56%); LRP (8%); RARP (36%); (neo)adjuvant ADT:19%; adjuvant or salvage RT: 18.6%

median: 55.6mos

BCRFS, cRFS, PCSM, GI and GU toxicity (EHR data)

EBRT ± ADT

high-risk (NCCN): n = 734

median: 68.5

GS6:76

GS7:354

GS8:178

GS9:117

GS10:9

 ≥ 20: 271 (36%)

 ≤ cT2: 633

cT3: 101

not reported

RT technique: not reported; dose: ≥ 78 Gy at 2 Gy/fraction (52%) or 70 Gy at 2.5 Gy/fraction (48%); (neo)adjuvant ADT: 93% (> 6mos: 26%; 1-6mos:66%)

median: 94.6mos

Emam (2020) [26]

USA (March 2006-July 2017)

Single-institution retrospective cohort study

RP ± RT ± ADT

high- or very high-risk localized PCa (NCCN): n = 291

mean: 61

GS6: 8

GS7: 60

GS8:142

GS9-10:81

highest pretreatment PSA: 7.89

cT1: 129

cT2: 129

cT3: 33

not reported

RARP + PLND (97%); neoadjuvant ADT: 22 (7.6%); adjuvant/salvage therapy: 170 (58%); adjuvant/salvage EBRT:135 (46%); ADT: 91 (31%)

median (range): 5.1 (2.3–12.8) yrs, cases with less than 2yrs follow-up were excluded

BCRFS, DMFS, PCSS, OS

USA (April 2007-Oct 2017)

EBRT ± ADT

high- or very high-risk localized PCa (NCCN): n = 44

mean: 71

GS6:0

GS7: 4

GS8: 26

GS9-10:14

highest pretreatment PSA: 10.58

cT1: 19

cT2: 23

cT3: 1

not reported

VMAT; median total dose 81 Gy in 45 fractions; (neo)adjuvant ADT: 42 (95%), median (IQR) duration: 24 (18)mos

median (range): 3.3 (2–12.4) yrs, cases with less than 2yrs follow-up were excluded

Ennis (2018) [16]

USA (NCDB: 2004–2013)

Retrospective cohort (Population database/ cancer registry)

RP

high-risk (NCCN): n = 24,688

mean (SD): 62.61 (7.02)

 ≤ GS6: 2,652 (10.74%)

GS7: 4,705 (19.06%)

GS8: 11,081 (44.88%)

GS9: 5,910 (23.94%)

GS10: 340 (1.38%)

mean (SD): 19.02 (21.13)

 ≤ cT2: 21,968 (88.97%)

 ≥ cT3: 2,723 (11.03%)

all N0

Surgical approach: not reported

only for the total group: median 36.34mos

OS

EBRT + ADT

high-risk (NCCN): n = 15,435

mean (SD): 69.66 (8.19)

 ≤ GS6: 553 (3.58%)

GS7: 2,837 (18.38%)

GS8: 6,545 (42.40%)

GS9: 4,968 (32.19%)

GS10: 532 (3.45%)

mean (SD): 22.58 (23.81)

 ≤ cT2: 12,906 (83.62%)

 ≥ cT3: 2,723 (11.03%)

all N0

RT technique: not reported; sensitivity analysis with 2 groups: < 7920 cGy versus ≥ 7920 cGy; ADT: 100%

EBRT + BT ± ADT

high-risk (NCCN): n = 2,642

mean (SD): 67.15 (7.72)

 ≤ GS6:171 (6.47%)

GS7: 546 (20.67%)

GS8: 1,190 (45.04%)

GS9: 683 (25.85%)

GS10: 52 (1.97%)

mean (SD): 18.96 (20.75)

 ≤ cT2: 2,233 (84.52%)

 ≥ cT3: 409 (15.48%)

 

RT technique: not reported; sensitivity analysis with 2 groups: < 7920 cGy versus ≥ 7920 cGy

Gunnarsson (2019) [30]

Sweden (1995–2010)

Retrospective cohort study: RP from single institution; RT from National Prostate Cancer Register (NPCR)

RP ± RT ± ADT

high-risk (modification of D'Amico criteria: cT3 and/or PSA 20–50 ng/ml and /or GS 8–10):

n = 153

mean: 64.2

 ≤ GS6: 27

GS7 53

GS8-10: 73

mean: 19.3

 ≤ cT2: 101

 ≥ cT3: 52

not reported

Surgical approach: not reported; PLND: 135 (88%); neoadjuvant ADT: 131 (86%); adjuvant ADT: 11 (7%); adjuvant RT: 99 (64%)

2yrs: 100%; 5yrs: 95%; 10yrs: 87%; 15yrs: 84%

PCSS, OS

EBRT ± BT ± ADT

high-risk (modification of D'Amico criteria): n = 702

mean: 64.3

 ≤ GS6: 152

GS7: 305

GS8-10: 245

mean: 20.6

 ≤ cT2: 329

 ≥ cT3: 371

not reported

RT technique: not reported; EBRT up to 78 Gy alone: 495 (71%); HDR-BT 20 Gy + EBRT 50 Gy: 207 (29%); RT with neoadjuvant ADT was preferred treatment; ADT usually prolonged up to 2yrs after RT

2yrs: 99%; 5yrs: 94%; 10yrs: 84%; 15yrs: 70%

Hayashi (2020) [21]

Japan (2004–2015)

Single-institution retrospective cohort study

RP ± ADT

total: n = 462; high-risk (NCCN): n = 163

66 ± 6.1 (n = 462)

GS 8–10: 106

8.9 ± 10.5 (n = 462)

cT2c: 63

cT3-4: 32

not reported

2004–2011: ORP; 2011–2012: ORP or LRP; 2014–2015: RARP ± PLND; ADT: 23 (5%)

median (range): 77 (13.3–155) mos (n = 462)

BCRFS, OS

EBRT ± ADT

total: n = 319; high-risk (NCCN): n = 174

73 ± 5.5 (n = 319)

GS 8–10: 93

11.2 ± 15.2 (n = 319)

cT2c: 35

cT3-4: 74

not reported

IMRT; dose 2004–2006: 74.7 Gy/37 fractions—82.3 Gy/42 fractions; dose 2006–2015: 76 Gy/38 fractions; ADT: 98.1%, median (range) duration: 35 (2–96) mos

median (range): 54 (1.9–143) mos (n = 319)

Hoffman (2020) [13]

USA (2011–2012)

Prospective population based cohort study

RP

unfavorable risk (cT2cN0M0 PSA 20–50 ng/ml; Grade group 3, 4 or 5):

n = 402

median: 64 (IQR 59–68)

 ≤ GS7: 252 (63%)

GS8-10: 149 (37%)

median (IQR): 6 (5–9)

cT1: 212

cN0

RARP: 257 (66%)

median (IQR): for vital status: 73(63–79) mos (favorable and unfavorable)

EPIC score, SF-36 score, PCSS, OS

EBRT + ADT

unfavorable risk (cT2cN0M0 PSA 20–50 ng/ml; Grade group 3, 4 or 5): n = 217

median: 71 (IQR 66–74)

 ≤ GS7: 118 (54%)

GS8-10: 98 (45%)

median (IQR): 7 (5–13)

cT1: 124

cN0

IMRT: 188 (87%), median (IQR) total dose: 78 Gy (76-79 Gy); median (IQR) dose per fraction: 1.8 (1.8–2.0); ADT: 100%

median (IQR): for vital status: 73(63–79) mos (favorable and unfavorable)

Kishan (2018) [28]

USA, Norway (2000–2013)

Multicenter retrospective cohort study

RP ± RT ± ADT

high-risk (GS = 9–10): n = 639

median: 61.0

GS9: 613

GS10: 26

mean (range): 11.26 (0.4–378.6)

 ≤ cT2: 557 (87%)

cT3a: 36 (6%)

cT3b: 21 (3%)

cT4: 24 (3%)

not reported

Surgical approach: not reported; neoadjuvant systemic therapy: 19%; adjuvant RT: 8.7%; adjuvant systemic therapy: 11.3%

median: 4.2yrs

DM, PCSM, OS

EBRT ± ADT

high-risk (GS = 9–10):n = 734

median: 67.7

GS9: 686

GS10: 48

mean (range): 21.5 (0.4–525.5)

 ≤ cT2 412 (56%)

cT3a: 103 (14%)

cT3b: 75 (10%)

cT4: 44 (6%)

not reported

RT technique: not reported; dose: median (range) EQD2 (assuming an α/β of 1.5 Gy): 74.3 Gy (65–81.4); ADT: 89.5% (median duration 21.9mos)

median: 5.1yrs

EBRT + BT ± ADT

high-risk (GS = 9–10): n = 436

median: 67.5

GS9: 398

GS0: 38

mean (range): 14.8 (0.1–273.5)

 ≤ cT2: 343 (78%)

cT3a: 63 (14%)

cT3b: 7 (2%)

cT4: 3 (1%)

not reported

RT technique: not reported; dose: median EQD2 (range) 91.5 Gy (75.8–131.4); ADT: 92.4% (median duration: 12mos)

median: 6.3yrs

Koo (2018) [29]

Korea (2000–2016)

Multicenter retrospective cohort study

RP

total: n = 339; high-risk (NCCN): n = 209

median (IQR): 70.0 (66–73) (n = 339)

 ≤ GS7: 78 (23%);

GS 7: 133 (39.2%);

GS:8–9: 128 (37.8%)

median (IQR): 10.4 (6.7–20.7) (n = 339)

 ≤ cT2: 219 (64.6%)

cT3: 99 (29.2%)

cT4: 21 (6.2%)

cN0: 322 (95%)

cN1: 17 (5%)

Retropubic/RARP ± PLND

median (IQR): 69.0 (42.7–94.0) mos

BCRFS, DMFS, PCSS, OS

EBRT ± ADT

total: n = 339; high-risk (NCCN): n = 209

median (IQR): 70.1 (66–74) (n = 339)

 ≤ GS7: 78 (23%);

GS 7: 133 (39.2%);

GS 8–9: 128 (37.8%)

median (IQR):10.7 (7.0–21.5) (n = 339)

 ≤ cT2: 219 (64.6%)

cT3: 99 (29.2%)

cT4: 21 (6.2%)

cN0: 322 (95%)

cN1: 17 (5%)

Overall: 3D-CRT: 216 (63.7%); IMRT: 123 (36.3%); median (IQR) total dose: 70 Gy (70-74 Gy), in 33.5 fractions (IQR: 28–37), dose > 76 Gy: 295 (87%); ADT: 186 (88.9%)

median (IQR): 60.5 (39.0–98.0) mos

Markovina (2017) [22]

USA (2001–2011)

Single-institution retrospective cohort study

RP ± RT ± ADT

high-risk (NCCN); n = 62

mean (SD): 62.9 (7.1)

GS 6–7: 17 (27.4%)

GS 8: 30 (48.4%)

GS 9–10: 15 (24.2%)

 < 10: 30 (48.4%)

10–20: (8.1%)

 > 20: 27 (43.5%)

 ≤ cT2: 59 (95.2%)

cT3: 3 (4.8%)

not reported

ORP, LRP or RARP + PLND; adjuvant RT and/or ADT: 5 (8%)

median (± SD): 41 ± 26.5mos

DMFS, OS

EBRT ± ADT

high-risk (NCCN): n = 62

mean (SD): 64.2 (9.1)

GS 6–7: 17 (27.4%)

GS 8: 30 (48.4%)

GS 9–10: 15 (24.2%)

 < 10: 30 (48.4%)

10–20: (8.1%)

 > 20: 27 (43.5%)

 ≤ cT2: 59 (95.2%)

cT3: 3 (4.8%)

not reported

IMRT: 60 (97%); median (range) total dose: 75.6 Gy (73.8–77.4); ADT: 80.6%

median (± SD): 51.4 ± 29.8mos

Reichard (2019) [27]

USA (2004–2013)

Single-institution retrospective cohort study

RP ± RT ± ADT

high-risk (NCCN): n = 231

median (range): 61 (41–80)

 ≤ GS7: 33 (14%)

GS 8: 115 (50%)

GS9-10: 83 (36%)

median (range): 6.8 (1–36)

 ≤ cT2: 177 (77%)

cT3-4: 54 (23%)

not reported

ORP: 130 (56%); RARP: 101 (44%); PLND: 100%; neoadjuvant ADT: 73 (32%), median (IQR) duration: 3 (1–14) mos; adjuvant RT: 9 (4%)

median (range): 79 (1–155) mos

BCR, LR, DMF,OS

RT + ADT

high-risk (NCCN): n = 73

median (range): 66 (54–78)

 ≤ GS7: 7: 15 (21%)

GS 8: 31 (43%)

GS9-10: 27 (37%)

median (range): 6.8 (1–29)

 ≤ cT2: 51 (70%)

cT3-4: 22 (30%)

not reported

IMRT (85%), Proton (12%), VMAT (3%); dose > 75 Gy in 99%, ≥ 74 Gy in 100%; ADT: 100%, median (IQR) duration: 22mos (14–23)

median (range): 87 (20–149) mos

Robinson (2018) [17]

Sweden (1998–2012)

Retrospective cohort (Population database/ cancer registry)

RP

total: n = 26,449; high-risk (NCCN): n = 3321

mean (SD): 63.1 (5.8) (n = 26,449)

ISUP ≤ 3: 23,283 (88%)

ISUP 4–5: 1770 (7%)

median (IQR): 6.9 (4.9–10) (n = 26,449)

 ≤ cT2: 25,483 (96%)

T3: 745 (3%)

cN0: 5545 (21%)

cNx: 20778 (79%)

1998–2002: 3462 (81.0%) ORP, 426 (14.4%) LRP, 1684 (4.6%) RARP; 2003–2008: 6810 (70.3%) ORP, 807 (7.3%) LRP, 3328 (22.3%) RARP; 2009–2012: 6181 (43.7%) ORP, 734 (4.6%) LRP, 3017 (51.8%) RARP

mean (± SD): 7.3 (± 3.7) yrs

PCSM

EBRT ± ADT

total: n = 15,504; high-risk (NCCN): n = 6041

mean (SD): 67 (5.8) (n = 15,504)

ISUP ≤ 3: 11,632 (75%)

ISUP 4–5: 2487 (16%)

median (IQR): 10 (6.4–18) (n = 15,504)

 ≤ cT2: 11,814 (76%)

T3: 3101 (21%)

cN0: 4498 (30%)

cNx: 10470 (70%)

RT technique: not reported; 14,512 (94%) EBRT ± HDR-BT/ photon/ proton boost, 992 (6%) BT; Median EQD2 (α/β = 3 Gy) EBRT/HDR-BT ± EBRT: 1998–2002: 71.9 Gy/101.7 Gy, 2003–2008: 77.0 Gy/101.3 Gy and 2009–2012: 78.8 Gy/101.4 Gy; ADT: 90% (≥ 2006)

mean (± SD): 6.9 (± 3.7) yrs

Tilki (2019) [31]

USA and Germany (1992–2013)

Retrospective cohort study: RP cohort from single institution in de USA; EBRT cohort from single institution in Germany

RP ± EBRT ± ADT

high-risk (GS9-10): n = 559

median (IQR):

RP: 66.40 (60.81–70.46)

RP + EBRT: 66.64 (61.83–69.81)

RP + ADT: 66.38 (61.48–69.98)

maxRP: 66.04 (61.69–69.67)

GS9: 556 (99%)

GS10: (1%)

median (IQR): RP: 12.02 (8.18–22.99); RP + EBRT: 12.50 (6.98–22.65); RP + ADT: 21.00 (11.00–39.49); maxRP: 13.11 (8.40–32.68)

 ≤ cT2: 538 (96%)

cT3-4: 21 (4%)

All cN0

RP: 372 (66.5%); RP + EBRT: 88 (15.7%); RP + ADT:49 (8.8%); RP + EBRT + ADT (maxRP): 50 (8.9%); ORP: 92.8%, RARP: 7.2%; PLND: 100%

median (IQR): 4.78 (4.01–6.05) yrs

PCSM, ACM

EBRT + BT + ADT (maxRT)

high-risk (GS9-10): n = 88

median (IQR): 70.34 (64.18–74.23)

GS9: 75 (94%)

GS10: 5 (6%)

median (IQR):10.55 (6.58–18.38)

 ≤ cT2: 47 (59%)

cT3-4: 33 (41%)

All cN0

IMRT; EBRT dose: 25 fractions of 1.8 Gy; BT (I-25,Pd or Cs-131): 90-108 Gy; ADT: 100%, median (IQR) duration: 6 (4–12) mos

median (IQR): 5.51 (2.19–6.95) yrs

Tward (2020) [23]

USA (2000–2017)

Single-institution retrospective cohort study

RP ± RT ± ADT

high-risk and very high-risk (NCCN): n = 410

63.9

ISUP1-3: 27%

ISUP4: 45%

ISUP5: 29%

 < 10: 42%

10–20: 32%

 > 20: 26%

T1-T2: 88%

T2-T3:12%

not reported

RARP: 218 (53.2%); nerve-sparing surgery 293 (71.5%); PLND: 331 (80.7%); adjuvant/salvage RT: 141 (34%), combined with ADT in 73%, median duration: 6mos

median: 4.2yrs for OS and DMFS

HRQoL (SHIM, AUA-SS, IPSS, SHIM, RFAS after 2003) DMFS, OS

EBRT + ADT

high-risk and very high-risk (NCCN): n = 90

69

ISUP1-3: 31%

ISUP4: 42%

ISUP5: 27%

 < 10: 26%

10–20: 41%

 > 20: 33%

T1-T2: 76%

T2-T3:24%

not reported

RT technique: not reported; dose: median (range) EQD2: 75.2 Gy (71.8–83.8); ADT: 100%, median (IQR) duration: 18 (6–28) mos

median: 7.3yrs and 6.3yrs for OS and DMFS

EBRT + BT + ADT

high-risk and very high-risk (NCCN): n = 86

69.4

ISUP1-3: 31%

ISUP4: 42%

ISUP5: 27%

 < 10: 36%

10–20: 37%

 > 20: 27%

T1-T2: 59%

T2-T3:41%

not reported

RT technique: not reported; median EQD2: 44.4 Gy + Brachy (LDR: 64%, HDR: 36%); ADT: 100%, median (IQR) duration: 6 (6–6) mos

median: 7.0yrs and 5.6yrs for OS and DMFS

Yamamoto (2016) [24]

Japan (2007–2013)

Single-institution retrospective cohort study

RP

high-risk (NCCN): n = 71

median (range): 70 (56–82)

 ≤ GS7: 35 (49.3%)

GS8-10: 36 (50.7%)

median (range): 11.9 (4.3–63.9)

 ≤ cT2: 34 (48%)

cT3a: 37 (52%)

all cN0

ORP + PLND; patients who received concurrent ADT and or adjuvant RT were excluded

median (range): 59.1 (9.0–106.9) mos

BCRFS

EBRT + ADT

high-risk (NCCN): n = 43

median (range): 73 (58–83)

 ≤ GS7:: 7 (16.3%)

GS8-10: 36 (83.7%)

median (range): 17.6 (4.7–204)

 ≤ cT2: 24 (56%)

cT3a: 19 (44%)

all cN0

2007–2010: 3D-CRT (70 Gy in 35 fractions); 2010–2013: VMAT (78 Gy in 39 fractions); ADT: 100%, median (range) duration: 21.4 (9.2–28.9) mos

median (range): 54.5 (29.2–107) mos

  1. Abbreviations: ACM All-cause mortality, ADT Androgen Deprivation Therapy, AUA-SS American Urological Association Symptom Score, BCRFS Biochemical Recurrence-Free Survival, BT Brachytherapy, cRFS Clinical Relapse-Free Survival, 3D-CRT three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy, DMFS Distant Metastases-Free Survival, EBRT External Beam Radiotherapy, EHR Electronic Health Records, EPIC Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite, GI Gastrointestinal, GU Genitourinary, HRQoL Health related quality of life, IPSS International Prognostic Scoring System, ISUP International Society of Urological Pathology, LRP Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy, LR Local Recurrence, OM Overall Mortality, OS Overall Survival, PCSM Prostate Cancer-Specific Mortality, PCSS Prostate Cancer-Specific Survival, RARP Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy, RFAS Rectal Function Assessment Scale, RP Radical Prostatectomy, RT Radiotherapy, SF-36 Short Form-36, SHIM Sexual Health Inventory in Men, VMAT Volumetric Arc Therapy