Guidelines on Testicular Cancer: 2015 Update

摘要: Abstract Context This is an update of the previous European Association Urology testis cancer guidelines published in 2011, which included major changes diagnosis and treatment germ cell tumours. Objective To summarise latest developments this rare disease. Recommendations have been agreed within a multidisciplinary working group consisting urologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists. Evidence acquisition A semi-structured literature search up to February 2015 was performed recommendations. In addition, document subjected double-blind peer review before publication. synthesis publication focuses on most important recommendations for clinical stage I disease updated follow-up. Conclusions Most will lead overall reduction burden patients with advanced stages, intensification clearly defined further improve survival rates. Patient summary previously version cancer, includes new revision follow-up Patients should be fully informed all options available them.