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- Title
Comparative effectiveness of cryotherapy vs brachytherapy for localised prostate cancer.
- Authors
Williams, Stephen B; Lei, Yin; Nguyen, Paul L; Gu, Xiangmei; Lipsitz, Stuart R; Yu, Hua-Yin; Kowalczyk, Keith J; Hu, Jim C
- Abstract
Despite the increased popularity of emerging therapies for localised prostate cancer, such as cryotherapy and brachytherapy, outcomes data remains sparse beyond single-centre comparative studies. The present study identified that although less costly, cryotherapy was associated with more urinary and ED complications and a greater need for salvage ADT. Conversely, cryotherapy was associated with fewer bowel complications. Patients and providers alike should consider these population-based outcomes when discussing therapeutic options for localised prostate cancer.
- Publication
BJU international, 2012, Vol 110, Issue 2 Pt 2, pE92
- ISSN
1464-410X
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1464-410X.2011.10775.x