Table 1.
Initial presenting data of both groups.
| Variable | Group I (bilateral orchidectomy) | Group II (degarelix) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of patients | 33 | 27 | |
| Age, years, mean (SD) | 67.73 (7.24) | 67.80 (7.73) | 0.973* |
| Gleason Groups, n (%) | 0.027** | ||
| Group 1 | 6 (18.2) | 2 (7.4) | |
| Group 2 | 3 (9.1) | 2 (7.4) | |
| Group 3 | 6 (18.2) | 15 (55.6) | |
| Group 4 | 10 (30.3) | 2 (7.4) | |
| Group 5 | 8 (24.2) | 6 (22.2) | |
| Serum PSA level (ng/mL), n (%) | 0.912** | ||
| <20 | 4 (12.1) | 4 (14.8) | |
| 20–50 | 5 (15.2) | 3 (11.1) | |
| >50 | 24 (72.7) | 20 (74.1) | |
| Symptoms at presentation, n (%) | |||
| LUTS | 33 (100) | 25 (92.5) | 0.492*** |
| Bone pain | 21 (63.6) | 15 (55.6) | 0.791 |
| Obstructive uropathy | 6 (18.2) | 0 | 0.024 |
*Chi-square test, **Monte Carlo correlation, ***Fisher’s exact correlation.