High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound for Prostate Cancer : Long-Term Followup and Complications Rate
Joint Authors
Ziglioli, Francesco
Dinale, Francesco
Minari, Roberto
Salsi, Paolo
Maestroni, Umberto
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-08-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
As it is well known, High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) is a minimally invasive procedure for prostate cancer.
Many investigators reported their series of patients, demonstrating the effectiveness of the treatment.
The most majority of Authors, however, do not report the side effects and the complications of the procedure, which is the aim of our study.
The diagnosis and management of complications is discussed, and the oncologic outcome is reported in terms of quality of life.
Materials and Methods.
We report our experience in 89 patients, low-, intermediate-, and high-risk patients according with D’Amico classification.
All data collected along the study were analyzed, including side effects and complications of the procedure.
Results.
Our series demonstrates the effectiveness of the procedure, in line with larger series reported in literature by other investigators.
The most important side effects are sexual function impairment and transient incontinence in a minority of cases.
Minor complications are reported as well as rare cases of major complications, which can require surgical treatment.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Maestroni, Umberto& Dinale, Francesco& Minari, Roberto& Salsi, Paolo& Ziglioli, Francesco. 2012. High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound for Prostate Cancer : Long-Term Followup and Complications Rate. Advances in Urology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Maestroni, Umberto…[et al.]. High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound for Prostate Cancer : Long-Term Followup and Complications Rate. Advances in Urology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Maestroni, Umberto& Dinale, Francesco& Minari, Roberto& Salsi, Paolo& Ziglioli, Francesco. High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound for Prostate Cancer : Long-Term Followup and Complications Rate. Advances in Urology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-511627
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-511627