[Radical prostatectomy as part of a multimodal concept for patients with prostate cancer and bone metastases at initial diagnosis]

[Cytoreductive, radical prostatectomy in metastatic prostate cancer]

The resection of the primary tumor in patients with metastatic prostate cancer is controversially debated. Retrospective clinical studies indicate survival benefits and prevention of secondary, locoregional complications; however, results of ongoing multicenter prospective studies are still lacking. This review highlights the rationale behind the cytoreductive prostatectomy and summarizes current clinical study results.