Journal article
A Systematic Review of Focal Ablative Therapy for Clinically Localised Prostate Cancer in Comparison with Standard Management Options: Limitations of the Available Evidence and Recommendations for Clinical Practice and Further Research
Abstract
CONTEXT: The clinical effectiveness of focal therapy (FT) for localised prostate cancer (PCa) remains controversial.
OBJECTIVE: To analyse the evidence base for primary FT for localised PCa via a systematic review (SR) to formulate clinical practice recommendations.
Authors
Bates AS; Ayers J; Kostakopoulos N; Lumsden T; Schoots IG; Willemse P-PM; Yuan Y; van den Bergh RCN; Grummet JP; van der Poel HG
Journal
European Urology Oncology, Vol. 4, No. 3, pp. 405–423
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
June 2021
DOI
10.1016/j.euo.2020.12.008
ISSN
2588-9311