Current urological practice: routine urological examination and early detection of carcinoma of the prostate.

摘要: With the increasing incidence of carcinoma prostate, interest in early diagnosis through screening has dramatically increased. Several organizations, including American Urological Association (AUA) and Cancer Society, have promulgated recommendations on suggested detection methods. To determine current practice patterns United States urologists, a survey was sent to random sample 10% all urologist members AUA. The designed what are for an annual urological checkup older men, tests should be included prostate age groups men undergo cancer screening. A total 562 surveys returned, constituting 4.7% use digital rectal examination unanimously recommended as well detection. Prostate specific antigen by majority respondents both situations. Screening ages 50 80 years. Demographic factors had significant role clinical urologists.