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A novel algorithm for preoperative prediction of extraprostatic extension near the neurovascular bundles

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boxed-textTsuzuki T et al. (2005) Prediction of extraprostatic extension in the neurovascular bundle based on prostate needle biopsy pathology, serum prostate specific antigen and digital rectal examination. J Urol 173: 450–453

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GLEASON SCORE

Sum of grades assigned to the two largest cancerous areas of tissue samples; grades range from 1 (least aggressive) to 5 (most aggressive)

OR (ODDS RATIO)

Ratio of odds of an event in intervention group to odds in control group; when <1 for an undesirable outcome, the intervention reduced the risk

CI (CONFIDENCE INTERVAL)

An estimated range of values (based on a given set of sample data) that has a specified probability of containing the value being estimated

ROC (RECEIVER OPERATING CHARACTERISTIC) CURVE

A statistical validation tool used to measure how well logistic regression models have predicted a particular binary outcome. The area under the curve equates to the probability of being able to discriminate between the two possible outcomes, with the ideal value being 1.0

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