We sought to compare oncologic and functional outcomes between thermal and nonthermal
energy partial gland ablation (PGA) modalities. We conducted comprehensive, structured …

The gold-standard treatments for localized intermediate-and high-risk prostate cancer (PCa)
are radical prostatectomy and radiation with or without androgen deprivation. Minimally …

Context Focal therapy is a promising, minimally invasive strategy to selectively treat
localized prostate cancer. A previous systematic review indicated that there is growing …

Context The clinical effectiveness of focal therapy (FT) for localised prostate cancer (PCa)
remains controversial. Objective To analyse the evidence base for primary FT for localised …

Context Focal therapy of prostate cancer has been proposed as an alternative to whole-
gland treatments. Objective To summarize the evidence regarding sources of energy …

Over the past decade, enthusiasm regarding focal therapy (FT) for prostate cancer (PCa)
has resulted in the development of several energy sources [1]. Newer energy modalities …

This review provides an overview of the available ablative options for prostate cancer (PCa)
management. It contemplates the ablative concepts and the role of prostate ablation in …

Background With growing interest in focal therapy (FT) of prostate cancer (PCa) there is an
increasing armamentarium of treatment modalities including high-intensity focused …

Context Whole-gland ablation is a feasible and effective minimally invasive treatment for
localized prostate cancer (PCa). Previous systematic reviews supported evidence for …

Context In recent years, focal therapy has emerged as a treatment option for a selected
group of men with localized prostate cancer. Cryotherapy and high-intensity focused …