A 65-year-old male is diagnosed as having prostatic cancer based on transrectal biopsy of a 1 cm palpable nodule. Which of the following statement(s) are true concerning his management?

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If the tumour is confined within the prostatic capsule, radical prostatectomy is an appropriate option

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If positive lymph nodes are detected on laparoscopic pelvic lymph node dissection, radical prostatectomy is indicated

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Radical prostatectomy is invariably associated with impotence

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There is currently no role for orchidectomy in the management of prostatic cancer

A 65-year-old male is diagnosed as having prostatic cancer based on transrectal biopsy of a 1 cm palpable nodule. Which of the following statement(s) are true concerning his management?

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