Locally advanced prostate cancer imaging findings and implications for treatment from the surgical perspective.

The anatomy of the prostate is reviewed in the context of discussing the staging of prostate cancer and patterns of tumor spread. The utility of prostate magnetic resonance imaging along with new advancements in tumor staging are discussed specifically in locally advanced disease. What should be included in the radiology report carries a substantial weight to formulate the urologist's decision in regards to the selection of surgical candidates, preoperative planning and avoiding postoperative complications.

Abdominal radiology (New York). 2019 Nov 13 [Epub ahead of print]

Sherif B Elsherif, Vishnupriya Kuchana, Rizwan Aslam, Ashish Kamat, Priya R Bhosale, A R Klekers

Department of Diagnostic Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1400 Pressler St, Houston, TX, 77030, USA. ., Department of Diagnostic Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1400 Pressler St, Houston, TX, 77030, USA., Department of Urology, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.