IS THERE A ROLE FOR CRYOABLATION OF THE PROSTATE IN THE MANAGEMENT OFLOCALIZED PROSTATE CARCINOMA

Authors
LONG JP
Citation
Jp. Long, IS THERE A ROLE FOR CRYOABLATION OF THE PROSTATE IN THE MANAGEMENT OFLOCALIZED PROSTATE CARCINOMA, Hematology/oncology clinics of North America, 10(3), 1996, pp. 675
Citations number
55
Categorie Soggetti
Oncology,Hematology
Journal title
Hematology/oncology clinics of North America → ACNP
ISSN journal
08898588
Volume
10
Issue
3
Year of publication
1996
Database
ISI
SICI code
0889-8588(1996)10:3<675:ITARFC>2.0.ZU;2-C
Abstract
Cryosurgical ablation of the prostate (CSAP) represents an innovative yet controversial treatment for patients with prostate carcinoma. This article reviews the development of CSAP and the prevailing understand ing of its mechanisms of action. Current reported results of CSAP in t he management of patients with various forms of prostate carcinoma are discussed, and the potential role of CSAP as a therapeutic option for these patients is examined.