Table 1. Prostate cancer patient information (n = 52).

age (yrs)	mean	63 yrs (49–83)
Preoperative PSA (ng/ml)	less than 10	n = 40
	10 or greater	n = 11
	unknown	n = 1
pathological stage	pT2	n = 40
	pT3	n = 12
Gleason score (LCM sample)*	6	n = 28
	7	n = 21
	8	n = 2
	9	n = 1
PSA failure	No	n = 44
	Yes	n = 4
	unknown	n = 4
Overall survival after operation	survive	n = 46
	death	n = 6