Focal Laser Ablation of Prostate Cancer: Definition, Needs, and Future. (16th May 2012)
- Record Type:
- Journal Article
- Title:
- Focal Laser Ablation of Prostate Cancer: Definition, Needs, and Future. (16th May 2012)
- Main Title:
- Focal Laser Ablation of Prostate Cancer: Definition, Needs, and Future
- Authors:
- Colin, Pierre
Mordon, Serge
Nevoux, Pierre
Marqa, Mohammed Feras
Ouzzane, Adil
Puech, Philippe
Bozzini, Gregory
Leroux, Bertrand
Villers, Arnauld
Betrouni, Nacim - Other Names:
- Barret Eric Academic Editor.
- Abstract:
- Abstract : Current challenges and innovations in prostate cancer management concern the development of focal therapies that allow the treatment of only the cancer areas sparing the rest of the gland to minimize the potential morbidity. Among these techniques, focal laser ablation (FLA) appears as a potential candidate to reach the goal of focusing energy delivery on the identified targets. The aim of this study is to perform an up-to-date review of this new therapeutic modality. Relevant literature was identified using MEDLINE database with no language restrictions (entries: focal therapy, laser interstitial thermotherapy, prostate cancer, FLA) and by cross-referencing from previously identified studies. Precision, real-time monitoring, MRI compatibility, and low cost of integrated system are principal advantages of FLA. Feasibility and safety of this technique have been reported in phase I assays. FLA might eventually prove to be a middle ground between active surveillance and radical treatment. In conclusion, FLA may have found a role in the management of prostate cancer. However, further trials are required to demonstrate the oncologic effectiveness in the long term.
- Is Part Of:
- Advances in urology. Volume 2012(2012)
- Journal:
- Advances in urology
- Issue:
- Volume 2012(2012)
- Issue Display:
- Volume 2012, Issue 2012 (2012)
- Year:
- 2012
- Volume:
- 2012
- Issue:
- 2012
- Issue Sort Value:
- 2012-2012-2012-0000
- Page Start:
- Page End:
- Publication Date:
- 2012-05-16
- Subjects:
- Urology -- Periodicals
616.6005 - Journal URLs:
- https://www.hindawi.com/journals/au/ ↗
- DOI:
- 10.1155/2012/589160 ↗
- Languages:
- English
- ISSNs:
- 1687-6369
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- Legaldeposit
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