Oncologic and Functional Outcomes of Partial Gland Ablation with High Intensity Focused Ultrasound for Localized Prostate Cancer

Partial gland ablation with high intensity focused ultrasound therapy was safe and it had a minimal impact on functional outcomes. Local recurrence and/or failure occurred in 42% of patients at high risk for recurrence. Medially located tumors were associated with a higher failure rate. Serious complications were rare. Whole gland treatment was avoided in 81% of patients.