Pathological Findings and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Concordance at Salvage Radical Prostatectomy for Local Recurrence following Partial Ablation Using High Intensity Focused Ultrasound

Abstract

Salvage robot-assisted radical prostatectomy may confer a higher risk of positive surgical margins, upgrading and up-staging than primary robot-assisted radical prostatectomy. High intensity focused ultrasound carries a risk of recurrence inside and outside the ablation zone. This information may inform salvage surgical planning and patient counseling regarding the choice of initial therapy and salvage treatment after high intensity focused ultrasound.