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PSA Testing After Prostatectomy

The frequency and guidelines for PSA testing after radical prostatectomy, including the role of PSA thresholds and kinetics in defining biochemical recurrence and guiding salvage therapy.

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Jan 12, 2026
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Guidelines for PSA testing frequency after prostatectomy?

After radical prostatectomy, the first PSA check is usually delayed until the immediate postoperative PSA has cleared (commonly 6–8 weeks), and major guideline frameworks recommend more frequent testi...