Handling and reporting of radical prostatectomy specimens in Europe: a web-based survey by the European Network of Uropathology (ENUP)

摘要: Aims:  To survey current European practices in handling and reporting of radical prostatectomy (RP) specimens. Methods results:  A Network Uropathology (ENUP) was organized for the dissemination information, studies research collaborations. Contact data uropathologists were collected from 321 pathology laboratories 15 West countries. In first ENUP survey, 67.6% (217/321) members replied to a web-based questionnaire. Some adopted by large majority, e.g. inking specimen (96.6%), Gleason grading (99.5%), stratifying extraprostatic extension (EPE) according extent (88.2%), TNM stage (88.6%) location positive margins (98%). As many as 71.6% respondents always embedded entire prostate only 10.8% practised partial embedding. Whole mounts routinely used 37.5% standard blocks 55.5%. Among areas with variable routines methods define focal versus extensive EPE quantify margin positivity, probably reflecting that optimal method has yet be determined. Conclusions:  are almost universally Europe, whereas others still need standardized. The results study may helpful when judging what recommendations reasonable issue.