When performing a pelvic lymphadenectomy, if the lymph nodes are found to be positive for cancer, the surgeon will most likely continue with the radical perineal prostatectomy

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


ANS: F
The lymph nodes may be examined by frozen section to detect early and subtle metastases from prostatic carcinoma. If several nodes are positive for cancer, the patient is unlikely to benefit from a radical prostatectomy. If the nodes are negative, the urologist may proceed with a radical retropubic prostatectomy.

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