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To evaluate the clinical and pathological rationale for focal cryoablation as a targeted, tissue-sparing alternative to whole-gland prostate cancer therapies.

August 1, 2004Technology in Cancer Research & Treatment

The Male Lumpectomy: Rationale for a Cancer Targeted Approach for Prostate Cryoablation. A Review

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GOGary OnikUniversity of Central Florida

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Review evaluates targeted cryoablation for localized prostate cancer, highlighting a focal tissue-sparing alternative to whole-gland therapy.

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To evaluate the clinical and pathological rationale for focal cryoablation as a targeted, tissue-sparing alternative to whole-gland prostate cancer therapies.
Reviewed pathological literature regarding tumor localization and unilateral presentation in prostate cancer.
Assessed long-term clinical data on cryoablation efficacy and side-effect profiles compared to radical prostatectomy and radiation therapy.
Pathologic literature demonstrates that 35% of prostate cancers present as solitary and unilateral tumors.
Traditional whole-gland treatments cause significant morbidity, including impotence and urinary incontinence, leaving an unmet need for intermediate, organ-preserving options.

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Gary Onik (2004) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7deb66ac8a0219183c9f28 https://doi.org/10.1177/153303460400300406

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Review evaluates targeted cryoablation for localized prostate cancer, highlighting a focal tissue-sparing alternative to whole-gland therapy.

The Male Lumpectomy: Rationale for a Cancer Targeted Approach for Prostate Cryoablation. A Review

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The Male Lumpectomy: Rationale for a Cancer Targeted Approach for Prostate Cryoablation. A Review

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