Focal Therapy of Prostate Cancer: An Emerging Strategy for Minimally Invasive, Staged Treatment

Author:   Stefan Thüroff ,  Christian G. Chaussy
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
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9783319141596


Pages:   145
Publication Date:   13 April 2015
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   Stefan Thüroff ,  Christian G. Chaussy
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.435kg
ISBN:  

9783319141596


ISBN 10:   3319141597
Pages:   145
Publication Date:   13 April 2015
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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"What is “focal therapy” of PCa and why should we offer it ?.- Natural development of PCa under special consideration of histopathological pattern.- Imaging and - targeted biopsies as a basic prerequisite or focal therapy.- Surveillance vs focal therapy: Pro & Con.- Focal hemiablation and focal salvage.- Multifocal therapies in PCa (Tookad, Sonablate, Electroporation).- Focal Brachytherapy .- Focal Cryotherapy.- Potential diagnostic and therapeutic technologies: Trim probe Protonterapy, Cyberknife, Electroporation.- Status quo 2013.- History of  HIFU from prototypes to ""Focal.One""."

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This book examines focal therapy, a field of burgeoning interest in prostate cancer treatment. ... The typical audience would likely include trainees (medical students, residents, fellows) and specialists outside of urology (e.g. radiology, pathology, basic scientists). ... Overall, this well-written book is a good initial examination of a controversial and rapidly evolving field. (Edouard Trabulsi, Doody's Book Reviews, October, 2015)


This book examines focal therapy, a field of burgeoning interest in prostate cancer treatment. ... The typical audience would likely include trainees (medical students, residents, fellows) and specialists outside of urology (e.g. radiology, pathology, basic scientists). ... Overall, this well-written book is a good initial examination of a controversial and rapidly evolving field. (Edouard Trabulsi, Doody's Book Reviews, October, 2015)


“This book examines focal therapy, a field of burgeoning interest in prostate cancer treatment. … The typical audience would likely include trainees (medical students, residents, fellows) and specialists outside of urology (e.g. radiology, pathology, basic scientists). … Overall, this well-written book is a good initial examination of a controversial and rapidly evolving field.” (Edouard Trabulsi, Doody's Book Reviews, October, 2015)


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