In a nutshell The study aimed to understand the long-term outcomes of focal laser therapy (FLT) in patients with prostate cancer. The study showed that this treatment has long-term survival without recurrence in certain patients. Some background Surgical removal of the prostate gland is often recommended as a treatment for...
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Comparing the outcomes of robot‑assisted and laparoscopic radical prostatectomy for the treatment of localized prostate cancer.
In a nutshell This study compared the outcomes of robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) with standard laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) for the treatment of patients with localized prostate cancer. The study found that the RARP approach was associated with better outcomes compared to LRP. Some background Localized prostate cancer (PCa)...
Read MoreComparing the outcomes of Retzius-sparing versus standard robotic prostate surgery for the treatment of localized prostate cancer.
In a nutshell This study compared the outcomes of Retzius-sparing (RS) robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP) with standard RALP (sRALP) for the treatment of patients with localized prostate cancer (PCa). The study found that the RS-RALP approach may be associated with better urinary outcomes compared to sRALP. Some background...
Read MoreEvaluating the outcomes of using hormone therapy before prostate surgery
In a nutshell This study evaluated the surgical and oncological outcomes of using neoadjuvant hormone therapy (NHT) before radical prostatectomy (RP) for patients with prostate cancer (PCa). The study found that NHT before RP was associated with improved surgical and oncological outcomes for these patients. Some background Localized prostate...
Read MoreComparing the safety outcomes between proton beam therapy vs intensity-modulated radiation therapy in early stage prostate cancer
In a nutshell This study compared the safety outcomes between moderately-hypofractionated intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and proton beam therapy (PBT) in patients with early-stage prostate cancer. The data showed that both treatments were safe and well-tolerated. Some background Radiation therapy (RT) is a treatment used for low- or...
Read MoreSearching for patients with confined prostate cancer to trial a cryoablation procedure
In a nutshell This trial is looking to examine the use of a new treatment software (UroNAV Ablation) system in treating confined prostate cancer with cryoablation. The main outcomes to be measured will be device/treatment-related complications and tumor control. This trial is being carried out in New York, US. The details Localized...
Read MoreEvaluating the outcomes of salvage Retzius-sparing robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and functional outcomes of using the Retzius-sparing robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RS-RARP) as a salvage treatment for patients with localized prostate cancer (PCa). The study found that the sRS-RARP approach was associated with good urinary and oncological outcomes in these...
Read MoreEvaluating the long-term outcomes of regional (hockey-stick) prostate cryoablation in men with low- or intermediate-risk prostate cancer
In a nutshell This study reported the long-term effectiveness and quality of life outcomes after prostate cryoablation (a process that uses extreme cold to destroy prostate tumor) treatment for patients with low and intermediate-risk prostate cancer (PCa). The data showed that the treatment had good outcomes with minimal impact on urinary and sexual...
Read MoreEvaluating the effects of radiation doses on erectile function in localized prostate cancer treated with permanent prostate brachytherapy.
In a nutshell This study investigated the relationship between radiation doses in prostate brachytherapy (BT) and erectile function reduction in patients with localized prostate cancer (PCa). The data showed that sexual function decreased over time with higher doses of BT. Some background Localized prostate cancer (PCa) is a form of cancer that...
Read MoreEvaluating long-term outcomes for proton therapy in men with localized prostate cancer.
In a nutshell This study examined the long-term effectiveness and safety of proton therapy for localized prostate cancer. The data showed that proton therapy has favorable outcomes in these patients. Some background Localized prostate cancer (PCa) is a form of cancer that has not spread beyond the prostate gland. PCa can be treated by...
Read MoreEvaluating high-intensity focused ultrasound for prostate cancer
In a nutshell This study investigated the effect of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) on the function and outcomes of patients with localized prostate cancer (PCa). The data showed that treatment with HIFU on half of the prostate gland leads to better functional outcomes than the standard treatment. Some background...
Read MoreLooking for patients with high risk prostate cancer to trial a radiation treatment
In a nutshell This trial is aiming to investigate the effectiveness of stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) boost for the treatment in patients with high-risk prostate cancer (PCa). The main outcome that will be measured will be the quality of life (QoL) of patients. This study is being carried out in Ontario, Canada. The details PCa is the...
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