Urothelial carcinoma of the Prostate

Initial Work up and Staging refers to imaging studies that are part of the routine evaluation of a patient prior to therapy

Restaging After Treatment refers to recommendations for studies to be performed regardless of the clinical status of the patient after completion of an episode of treatment.

Evaluation for Change in Clinical Status refers to examinations ordered to evaluate new or worsening signs and symptoms.

Surveillance Imaging refers to recommendations for imaging to be performed at intervals following therapy regardless of the clinical status of the patient.

CT or MRI of Abdomen and Pelvis

CT chest

No immediate routine post surgical imaging is recommended

As clinically indicated

CT or MRI of the abdomen and pelvis at no less than 3 month intervals for 2 years then annual

Liver 63%

Lung 58%

Bone 43%

GI Tract 20%

Adrenal 15%

Ovary 13%

Uterus 10%

NCCN Guidelines Version 2.2012 Upper GU Tract Tumors accessed 7/8/11

Diagnostic Imaging Oncology; Shaaban et al eds.; Amirsys Corp. 2012; Renal Pelvis and Ureteral carcinoma p5-44

Diagnostic Imaging Oncology; Shaaban et al eds.; Amirsys Corp. 2012; Anal Canal Carcinoma p 4-125