Table 1.
Comparison of patient characteristics between EBRT+HDR-B and radical prostatectomy.
| age(years) | EBRT+HDR-B | Radical prostatectomy | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ≦70 | 16 (27%) | 39 (43%) | 0.058 |
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| >70 | 43 (73%) | 52 (57%) | |
| T stage | |||
| T1c+T2a | 43 (73%) | 80 (88%) | 0.029 |
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| T2b+T2c | 16 (27%) | 11 (12%) | |
| Gleason score | |||
| ≦6 | 35 (59%) | 59 (65%) | 0.604 |
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| 7≦ | 24 (41%) | 32 (35%) | |
| Pre-treatment PSA (ng/mL) | |||
| ≦10 | 25 (42%) | 47 (52%) | 0.316 |
| >10 | 34 (58%) | 44 (48%) | |
Note: T = tumor, PSA = prostate specific antigen. EBRT = external beam radiation therapy. HDR-B = high-dose-rate brachytherapy.