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Pathological findings in patients treated with radical prostatectomy (Gleason score 7a = 3 + 4, 7b = 4 + 3)
| Total (n = 67) | Deferred (AS) (n = 32) | Immediate (n = 35) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| T Stage | |||
| T2 | 41 | 23 | 18 |
| T3a | 22 | 6 | 16 |
| ≥T3b | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Gleason score | |||
| ≤ 6 | 9 | 3 | 6 |
| 7a | 43 | 19 | 24 |
| ≥7b | 15 | 10 | 5 |
| Progression from last biopsy | |||
| Downgrade | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Same stage | 27 | 16 | 11 |
| Upgrade | 37 | 13 | 24 |
AS, active surveillance.
