New and established technology in focal ablation of the prostate: a systematic review
M Valerio, Y Cerantola, SE Eggener, H Lepor… - European urology, 2017 - Elsevier
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 …
gland treatments. Objective To summarize the evidence regarding sources of energy …
[HTML][HTML] The role of focal therapy in the management of localised prostate cancer: a systematic review
Context The incidence of localised prostate cancer is increasing worldwide. In light of recent
evidence, current, radical, whole-gland treatments for organ-confined disease have being …
evidence, current, radical, whole-gland treatments for organ-confined disease have being …
[PDF][PDF] Immunological responses triggered by photothermal therapy with carbon nanotubes in combination with anti‐CTLA‐4 therapy to inhibit cancer metastasis
DOI: 10.1002/adma. 201402996 subcutaneous injection, promising the use of CNTs for
cancer immunotherapy.[11] Despite the above encouraging results, whether and how CNT …
cancer immunotherapy.[11] Despite the above encouraging results, whether and how CNT …
Multifocality and prostate cancer detection by multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging: correlation with whole-mount histopathology
Background Multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mp-MRI) is increasingly used in
prostate cancer (CaP). Understanding the limitations of tumor detection, particularly in …
prostate cancer (CaP). Understanding the limitations of tumor detection, particularly in …
Cancer theranostics with near-infrared light-activatable multimodal nanoparticles
Nanomaterials that interact with light provide a unique opportunity for applications in
biophotonic nanomedicine. Image-guided therapies could be designed based on …
biophotonic nanomedicine. Image-guided therapies could be designed based on …
Development and applications of photo-triggered theranostic agents
Theranostics, the fusion of therapy and diagnostics for optimizing efficacy and safety of
therapeutic regimes, is a growing field that is paving the way towards the goal of …
therapeutic regimes, is a growing field that is paving the way towards the goal of …
[HTML][HTML] Focal therapy for localised unifocal and multifocal prostate cancer: a prospective development study
HU Ahmed, RG Hindley, L Dickinson… - The lancet …, 2012 - thelancet.com
Background Radical whole-gland therapy can lead to significant genitourinary and rectal
side-effects for men with localised prostate cancer. We report on whether selective focal …
side-effects for men with localised prostate cancer. We report on whether selective focal …
[HTML][HTML] Laser ablation for cancer: past, present and future
Laser ablation (LA) is gaining acceptance for the treatment of tumors as an alternative to
surgical resection. This paper reviews the use of lasers for ablative and surgical …
surgical resection. This paper reviews the use of lasers for ablative and surgical …
Ultra‐small iron oxide doped polypyrrole nanoparticles for in vivo multimodal imaging guided photothermal therapy
Recently, near‐infrared (NIR) absorbing conjugated polymeric nanoparticles have received
significant attention in photothermal therapy of cancer. Herein, polypyrrole (PPy), a NIR …
significant attention in photothermal therapy of cancer. Herein, polypyrrole (PPy), a NIR …
[HTML][HTML] Contemporary treatments in prostate cancer focal therapy
Prostate cancer focal therapy is an attractive option for well-selected patients because of its
low complication profile; however, long-term oncologic outcome is still lacking and early …
low complication profile; however, long-term oncologic outcome is still lacking and early …