Open AccessTransrectal high-intensity focused ultrasound for the treatment of prostate cancer: Past, present, and future
Author(s) -
Luigi Mearini,
Massimo Porena
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
indian journal of urology/indian journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.333
H-Index - 30
eISSN - 1998-3824
pISSN - 0970-1591
DOI - 10.4103/0970-1591.60436
Subject(s) - medicine , high intensity focused ultrasound , prostate cancer , ultrasound , radiation therapy , focused ultrasound , prostate , cancer , radiology , medical physics
Upon a review of recently published articles on high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) in the treatment of prostate cancer, we evaluated the current status of HIFU as a primary treatment option for localized prostate cancer and its use as salvage therapy when radiation failed. We also briefly discuss current issues in indications, definition of response, and finally the future of HIFU development.