Transrectal high-intensity focused ultrasound for the treatment of prostate cancer: Past, present, and future

Upon a review of recently published articles on high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) in the treatment of prostate cancer, we evaluated the current status of HIFU as a primary treatment option for localized prostate cancer and its use as salvage therapy when radiation failed. We also briefly disc...

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Main Authors: Luigi Mearini, Massimo Porena
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2010-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Urology
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Online Access:http://www.indianjurol.com/article.asp?issn=0970-1591;year=2010;volume=26;issue=1;spage=4;epage=11;aulast=Mearini