We know about the Gleason pattern and Gleason score which are of paramount importance in tailoring the treatment of a prostate cancer. However, there are certain deficiencies in this current scoring system. To simplify the treatment options and have a better idea about the prognosis, a new grade group system has been proposed by ISUP/WHO in 2015. This has been validated in the clinical practice. This commentary takes you through its genesis, utility and its implications on the clinical practice.
Current urology reports. 2016 Nov [Epub]
Makarand Khochikar
Siddhi Vinayak Ganapati Cancer Hospital, Miraj, 416416, India. .