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Evolution of Focal Therapy in Prostate Cancer: Past, Present, and Future.

Publication ,  Journal Article
Arcot, R; Polascik, TJ
Published in: Urol Clin North Am
February 2022

Organ sparing approaches for the management of localized prostate cancer were developed in part to overcome the morbidity associated with standard, whole gland treatment options. The first description of focal therapy was now over two decades ago and since that time much has changed. The evolution of patient selection, the approach to ablation, and surveillance after focal therapy have mirrored the technologic advancements in the field as well as the improved understanding of the biology of low-grade, low-risk prostate cancer. This review presents the evidence for the basis of focal therapy from the past to the present and future endeavors.

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Published In

Urol Clin North Am

DOI

EISSN

1558-318X

Publication Date

February 2022

Volume

49

Issue

1

Start / End Page

129 / 152

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Urology & Nephrology
  • Ultrasonography
  • Risk Factors
  • Prostatic Neoplasms
  • Prostate
  • Patient Selection
  • Neoplasm Grading
  • Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Multimodal Imaging
  • Male
 

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Arcot, R., & Polascik, T. J. (2022). Evolution of Focal Therapy in Prostate Cancer: Past, Present, and Future. Urol Clin North Am, 49(1), 129–152. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ucl.2021.07.011
Journal cover image

Published In

Urol Clin North Am

DOI

EISSN

1558-318X

Publication Date

February 2022

Volume

49

Issue

1

Start / End Page

129 / 152

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Urology & Nephrology
  • Ultrasonography
  • Risk Factors
  • Prostatic Neoplasms
  • Prostate
  • Patient Selection
  • Neoplasm Grading
  • Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Multimodal Imaging
  • Male