Surgical Ablative Therapies in Patients With Radiorecurrent Prostate Cancer

Cancer Control. 2024 Jan-Dec:31:10732748241280444. doi: 10.1177/10732748241280444.

Abstract

Management of recurrent prostate cancer following radiotherapy and subsequent radical prostatectomy poses considerable challenges due to potential complications for patients. Focal therapies have emerged as a burgeoning approach in prostate cancer treatment. Research indicates that ablative therapies exhibit encouraging oncological efficacy while maintaining acceptable functional outcomes in salvage interventions. Here, we present a contemporary review of focal therapy treatment modalities as well as oncologic and functional outcomes.

Keywords: focal therapy; prostate cancer; radiation therapy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Ablation Techniques / methods
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local*
  • Prostatectomy* / methods
  • Prostatic Neoplasms* / radiotherapy
  • Prostatic Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Salvage Therapy / methods
  • Treatment Outcome