Transrectal high‐intensity focused ultrasound for the treatment of localized prostate cancer: Eight‐year experience

2009148 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Τοyoaki Uchida · Tokai University Hachioji Hospital

Sunao Shoji · Tokai University Hachioji Hospital

Mayura Nakano · Tokai University Hachioji Hospital

Satoko Hongo · Tokai University Hachioji Hospital

Masahiro Nitta · Tokai University Hachioji Hospital

Akiko Murota · Tokai University Hachioji Hospital

Yoshihiro Nagata

Abstract

High-intensity focused ultrasound therapy appears to be minimally invasive, efficacious and safe for patients with localized prostate cancer, particularly those with low- and intermediate-risk cancer.

Topics & Keywords

Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Urologic and reproductive health conditions Genital Health and Disease

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: International Journal of Urology

Volume 16, Issue 11, pp. 881-886

DOI: 10.1111/j.1442-2042.2009.02389.x

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