LOCAL CONTROL OF PROSTATE CANCER BY TRANSRECTAL HIGH INTENSITY FOCUSED ULTRASOUND THERAPY: PRELIMINARY RESULTS

Abstract

Morbidity associated with high intensity focused ultrasound treatment is currently minimal. Local control of the localized prostate cancer was observed in groups 1, 2 and 3 (80%). Repeat sessions were deferred in groups 2 and 3 based on changes in PSA. These preliminary data suggest that high intensity focused ultrasound represents a valid alternative treatment strategy for patients with localized prostate cancer who are unsuitable for surgery.