Seminal Vesicle Invasion
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0:33 How concerning is seminal vesicle invasion?
5:16 What is seminal vesicle invasion?
7:01 What is extracapsular extension?
8:28 What is perineural invasion?
10:41 Is perineural invasion painful?
11:59 Does treatment for seminal vesicle invasion affect fertility?
13:36 How is seminal vesicle invasion detected?
14:36 Should a biopsy of the seminal vesicles follow signs of invasion on an MRI?
16:10 How do PET scans detect seminal vesicle invasion?
17:10 Do other PET scans have the same clarity?
17:51 Can Gleason 6 cancer invade the seminal vesicles?
18:55 How often do PET scans and MRIs miss Gleason 6 cancer
19:00 Does Gleason 6 cancer need to be treated if it invades the seminal vesicles?
20:20 Are higher Gleason grades more prone to SVI than lower grades?
21:41 Is there an optimal radiation treatment for seminal vesicle invasion?
22:23 Is focal therapy possible if seminal vesicle invasion is present?
23:34 Does cribriform cancer require more intensive treatment?
24:34 Alex's conclusions
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