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 …

Abstract Brachytherapy (BT), using low-dose-rate (LDR) permanent seed implantation or
high-dose-rate (HDR) temporary source implantation, is an acceptable treatment option for …

Biocompatible gold nanoparticles designed to absorb light at wavelengths of high tissue
transparency have been of particular interest for biomedical applications. The ability of such …

Background Clinically significant nonmetastatic prostate cancer (PCa) is currently treated
using whole-gland therapy. This approach is effective but can have urinary, sexual, and …

Purpose: This guideline is structured to provide a clinical framework stratified by cancer
severity to facilitate care decisions and guide the specifics of implementing the selected …

Background Vascular-targeted photodynamic therapy, a novel tissue-preserving treatment
for low-risk prostate cancer, has shown favourable safety and efficacy results in single-arm …

Multi-parametric MRI (mp-MRI) is considered the best non-invasive imaging modality for
diagnosing prostate cancer (PCa). However, mp-MRI for PCa diagnosis is currently limited …

Focal therapy (FT) has been proposed as an approach to eradicate clinically significant
prostate cancer while preserving the normal surrounding tissues to minimize treatment …

Background Focal therapy as a treatment option for localized prostate cancer (PCa) is an
increasingly popular and rapidly evolving field. Objective To gather expert opinion on patient …

Radical treatment of localised prostate cancer is recognised to be an unnecessary
intervention or overtreatment in many men. Consequently, there has been a rapid uptake in …