November 2023

UROLOGY

CASE REPORT: MESOTHELIOMA TUMORS IN PROSTATE CANCER SURGERY

A middle-aged patient with intermediate risk prostate cancer elected for a radical prostatectomy. During the procedure, the surgical team unexpectedly discovered small tumoral-like lesions throughout the peritoneal lining of the pelvis. Edward M. Schaeffer, MD, PhD, of Northwestern Medicine Urology, shares the diagnostic journey, surgical decisions and multidisciplinary approach taken to ensure the best outcome for the patient.
Edward M. Schaeffer, MD, PhD, chair and the
Harold Binstein Professor of Urology at Northwestern Medicine.

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