This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Urethra & Penis, Subject name: Surgery
A 60-year-old male presents with Cancer prostate. The tumor is limited to the capsule and it is palpable on PR examination. The patient is diagnosed as stage T1b. The best treatment would be: 
Select and explain. 
A. Radical prostatectomy, B. Chemotherapy, C. Palliative radiotherapy, D. Orchidectomy
A: Radical prostatectomy
Answer: A: Radical prostatectomy 
Explanation: Ans. (a) Radical prostatectomyBailey 26th Edition, Page 1355* Radical prostatectomy is only suitable for localized disease (T1 and T2) and should be carried out only in men with a life expectancy of > 10 years.