Prospective trial of regional (hockey-stick) prostate cryoablation: oncologic and quality of life outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To report long-term follow-up of the efficacy of subtotal prostate ablation using a "hockey-stick" template, including oncologic control and quality of life (QoL) impact.

Methods

We performed a prospective controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of subtotal prostate ablation in selected men with baseline and confirmatory biopsy showing grade group (GG) 1-2 prostate cancer. "Hockey-stick" cryoablation that included the ipsilateral hemi-gland and contralateral anterior prostate was performed. Prostate biopsies and QOL queries were performed at 6, 18 and 36 months following regional ablation, and follow-up was updated to include subsequent clinic visits.

Results

Between August 2009 and January 2012, 72 men were screened for eligibility and 47 opted to undergo c

SUBMITTER: Gregg JR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9810085 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature