Focal therapy for prostate cancer: The current status

Purpose: In an era of increasing prostate cancer incidence and earlier detection, the assessment of clinical significance of prostate cancer is critical. Minimally invasive therapies are increasingly being investigated in localized prostate cancer. Methods and results: In this review, we discuss the...

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Main Authors: Susan Marshall, Samir Taneja
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-06-01
Series:Prostate International
Subjects:
MRI
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S228788821500015X
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Summary:Purpose: In an era of increasing prostate cancer incidence and earlier detection, the assessment of clinical significance of prostate cancer is critical. Minimally invasive therapies are increasingly being investigated in localized prostate cancer. Methods and results: In this review, we discuss the current status of magnetic resonance imaging targeted fusion prostate biopsy and focal therapy for prostate cancer, its rationale, and techniques. Conclusion: Focal therapy offers a promising outlook for prostate cancer treatment, with the goal of effectively achieving cancer control while minimizing morbidity. Long term studies are needed.
ISSN:2287-8882