Search for dissertations about: "Radical prostatectomy"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 51 swedish dissertations containing the words Radical prostatectomy.

  2. 16. Translational perspectives on MSMB and CRISP3 expression and regulation in prostate cancer

    Author : Anna K Dahlman; Malmö Urologisk cancerforskning; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Prostate cancer is currently the most common form of cancer in Sweden. Currently, the only biomarker used in the clinic is serum PSA, and there is a great need for new biomarkers that may increase the diagnostic and prognostic information so that better predictions can be made, and treatment may be tailored. READ MORE

  4. 17. Heterogeneity and biopsy strategies in prostate cancer

    Author : Lars Egevad; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Genetics; Prostate cancer; core biopsy; tumor. volume; computer simulation; DNAploidy; tumor heterogeneity; Genetik; Clinical genetics; Klinisk genetik; Pathology; patologi;

    Abstract : For the diagnosis of prostate cancer, there is a need to develop biopsy strategies, that give representative information both for detection of cancer and for assessment of prognostic indicators.In 80 men, transrectal core biopsies from 10 standardized positions were taken before radical prostatectomy. READ MORE

  5. 18. Mortality and morbidity after groin hernia surgery : the role of nationwide registers in finding and analysing rare outcomes

    Author : Hanna Nilsson; Pär Nordin; Ulf Angerås; Hans Stenlund; Andrew Kingsnorth; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; kirurgi; Surgery;

    Abstract : Introduction: Groin hernia surgery is one of the most common surgical procedures world-wide. Although mainly uncomplicated, the large volume of these operations makes it important to consider severe postoperative complications. READ MORE

  6. 19. Expression and function of the protein tyrosine phosphatases SHP-1 and SHP-2 in prostate cancer

    Author : Helena Tassidis; Institutionen för translationell medicin; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Prostate cancer SHP-1SHP-2 IL-6phosphorylationsignalling pathways;

    Abstract : Prostate cancer is one of the most frequent cancers in males in Western countries. Radical prostatectomy serves as the first line of treatment for patients with localised prostate cancer. However, in many cases the cancer will recur. It is currently difficult to identify those patients at a high risk of tumour recurrence. READ MORE

  7. 20. Morphological, immunohistochemical and genetic aspects of acinar and ductal adenocarcinoma of the prostate

    Author : Claes Lindh; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Prostate cancer is one of the most common causes of cancer-related death in developed countries. Acinar adenocarcinoma is by far the most common subtype of prostate cancer, with ductal adenocarcinoma being the second most common subtype. READ MORE