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This study found that in men with prostate cancer, surgical treatment compared to watchful waiting was associated with a lower long-term risk of death from prostate cancer. The number needed to treat to prevent one death was 8. N Engl J Med. 2014 Mar 6;370(10):932-42    (retrieved Mar, 2014). There are currently 1090 pearls in the database. While every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, mistakes can and do occur. Use databank at your own risk. All pearls © 2024 by the Internet Medical Association. Click Here to view more medical pearls.