BACKGROUND. The potential applications of the high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) as a minimally invasive therapy of the localized prostate cancer explain the growing interest of the urologic community towards this technique. HIFU has been assessed for its role in the treatment of localized prostate cancer in patients who otherwise would not have benefited from surgery, and in local recurrences after radiation failure. Methods. Relevant information on HIFU treatment was identified through a literature search of published studies. RESULTS. High biochemical efficacy, excellent tumor local control and favorable mid- and long-term oncological data with a low morbidity rate have been shown in many series of patients. CONCLUSIONS. Although HIFU is a recent and emerging technology, it has been well studied and developed to a point that HIFU will undoubtedly be an effective alternative to radiation therapy.
Vespasiani, G., Asimakopoulos, A.D., Finazzi Agrò, E., & Virgili, G. (2010). High-intensity focused ultrasound and prostate cancer: technology, state of the art and future. UROLOGIA, 75(4), 199-206.
Tipologia: | Articolo su rivista |
Citazione: | Vespasiani, G., Asimakopoulos, A.D., Finazzi Agrò, E., & Virgili, G. (2010). High-intensity focused ultrasound and prostate cancer: technology, state of the art and future. UROLOGIA, 75(4), 199-206. |
URL: | PMID: 21086333 |
Lingua: | Italian |
Settore Scientifico Disciplinare: | Settore MED/24 - Urologia |
Revisione (peer review): | Sì, ma tipo non specificato |
Tipo: | Articolo |
Rilevanza: | Rilevanza internazionale |
Stato di pubblicazione: | Pubblicato |
Data di pubblicazione: | 2010 |
Titolo: | High-intensity focused ultrasound and prostate cancer: technology, state of the art and future. |
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Autori: | Vespasiani, G; Asimakopoulos, AD; Finazzi Agrò, E; Virgili, G |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 01 - Articolo su rivista |