Assertion: radical prostatectomy | /r/HasProperty | the gold standard
Facets:
value: for decades
type: TEMPORAL
Source sentences:
text: While many urologists still consider the open radical prostatectomy to be the “gold standard” for the surgical management of localized prostate cancer, over the past 5 years a paradigm shift has occurred that clearly positions RALP as the new gold standard.
text: However, if you have cancer that needs to be treated, and you have a skillful surgeon, radical prostatectomy is an excellent way to get rid of the cancer; it has been the gold standard of treatment for decades, and is most recommended for men who are otherwise healthy and can expect to live at least 15 more years.