Cytoreductive Radical Prostatectomy for Metastatic Hormone-sensitive Prostate Cancer—Evidence from Recent Prospective Reports

Cytoreductive radical prostatectomy (cRP) is currently tested in patients with low-volume metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC). We aimed to review the literature and to report recent prospective studies addressing oncologic and functional results of cRP in mHSPC patients. Based on prospective data, we found that cRP is feasible and provides favorable oncologic outcomes when compared with systemic therapy alone in well-selected patients with low-volume mHSPC. Furthermore, cRP has beneficial effects on local disease control in mHSPC with an acceptable rate of adverse events. PATIENT SUMMARY: In the present study, we reviewed recent prospective studies analyzing the survival and safety of prostate surgical excision in patients with mHSPC. We have found that prostate surgical excision is a feasible, safe, and potentially effective therapy in selected patients with mHSPC.