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Objectives. To examine the temporal trends in radical prostatectomy (RP), brachytherapy (BT), and external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) rates among men aged 65 years or older for the period 1984 to 1997.Methods. We used the retrospective population-based analysis of treatments for prostate cancer among Medicare beneficiaries. The rates of RP were obtained from Part A (hospital) Medicare data for 20% of...
Objectives. To use population-based data to accurately delineate the types and incidence of complications, risk of readmission, and influence of age and surgical approach on short-term mortality after radical prostatectomy.Methods. Medicare claims from 1991 to 1994 were used to identify and quantify the types and risks of complications, rehospitalization within 90 days, and mortality at 30 and 90...
Objectives. To assess patient responses to radical prostatectomy and its effects.Methods. A national sample was taken of 1072 Medicare patients who underwent radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer (1988 through 1990) by mail, telephone, and personal interviews. The effects of the surgery and its complications on these patients' lives were studied through: (1) patient ratings of the extent to...
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