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From Diagnosis to Advanced Disease: a Comprehensive Review of Contemporary Management of Prostate Cancer, Including Surgical Techniques, Systemic Therapies, and Modern Technologies

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Prostate cancer management has profoundly evolved from generalized protocols to a personalized, technology-driven paradigm. The integration of robotic surgery, artificial intelligence (AI), and novel systemic therapies necessitates a synthesis of the current state of care. Aim: To synthesize evidence on contemporary prostate cancer management, focusing on the comparative effectiveness of surgical techniques, the impact of surgeon experience, and the role of emerging technologies like AI and novel systemic therapies. Material and methods: A structured analysis of 27 provided scientific documents (systematic reviews, trials, guidelines) was performed. Key data on diagnostic, functional, and oncological outcomes were extracted and synthesized. Results: AI-powered analysis of mpMRI achieves high accuracy (AUROC >0.90) in detecting significant disease. Robotic radical prostatectomy (RARP) is superior to laparoscopy (LRP) with fewer complications and better outcomes for continence (RR 0.43), erectile function (RR 1.38), and biochemical recurrence (RR 0.59). Surgeon experience is a key factor (250-case learning curve). For mHSPC, adding ARPIs to ADT improves survival (HR for mortality ~0.63). In mCRPC, PARP inhibitors and 177Lu-PSMA-617 offer survival benefits in selected patients. Conclusions: Contemporary prostate cancer care emphasizes precision. RARP is the surgical standard for localized disease, but outcomes depend heavily on surgeon volume. AI shows promise but requires extensive validation for clinical adoption. Early combination therapies are standard in advanced disease. A multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach is required to integrate these modalities and optimize patient outcomes.

Source: International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science

DOI: 10.31435/ijitss.1(49).2026.5017

Authors: Michał Pietrasz, Patryk Iglewski, Klaudia Brzoza, Filip Matusiak, Michał Kociński, Anna Komarczewska

Institutions: Provincial Polyclinical Hospital in Toruń, Jan Biziel University Hospital No. 2 in Bydgoszcz

Language: English

Topic: Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $100