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Ghai S, Finelli A, Corr K, Lajkosz K, McCluskey S, Chan R, Gertner M, van der Kwast TH, Incze PF, Zlotta AR, Kucharczyk W, Perlis N. MRI-guided Focused Ultrasound Focal Therapy for Intermediate-Risk Prostate Cancer: Final Results from a 2-year Phase II Clinical Trial. Radiology 2024; 310:e231473. [PMID: 38441092 DOI: 10.1148/radiol.231473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
Abstract
Background MRI-guided focal therapy (FT) allows for accurate targeting of localized clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa) while preserving healthy prostate tissue, but the long-term outcomes of this approach require more study. Purpose To assess the 2-year oncological and functional outcomes of men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer (PCa) treated with targeted FT. Materials and Methods In this single-center prospective phase II trial, men with localized unifocal intermediate-risk PCa underwent transrectal MRI-guided focused ultrasound between July 2016 and July 2019. Planned ablation volumes included 10-mm margins when possible. Data regarding adverse events were collected and quality-of-life questionnaires were completed by participants at 6 weeks and at 5, 12, 18, and 24 months after treatment. Multiparametric MRI and targeted and systematic biopsies were performed at 24 months. Ablation volumes were determined by manual contouring of nonperfused volumes on immediate contrast-enhanced images. Generalized estimating equations were used to model trends in quality-of-life measures. Results Treatment was successfully completed in the 44 participants (median age, 67 years; IQR, 62-70 years; 36 patients with grade group [GG] 2; eight patients with GG 3). No major adverse events from treatment were recorded. One participant refused biopsy at 24 months. After 2 years, 39 of 43 participants (91%) had no csPCa at the treatment site and 36 of 43 (84%) had no cancer in the entire gland. No changes in International Index of Erectile Function-15 score or International Prostate Symptom Score were observed during 2-year follow-up (P = .73 and .39, respectively). Conclusion The majority of men treated with MRI-guided focused ultrasound for intermediate risk PCa had negative results for csPCa at biopsy 2 years after treatment. Additionally, there was no significant decline in quality of life per the validated questionnaires. Clinical trial registration no. NCT02968784 © RSNA, 2024 Supplemental material is available for this article. See also the editorial by Woodrum in this issue.
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- Sangeet Ghai
- From the Joint Department of Medical Imaging, University Health Network-Mount Sinai Hospital-Women's College Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto General Hospital, 585 University Ave, 1PMB-292, Toronto, ON, Canada M5G 2N2 (S.G., K.C., R.C., M.G., W.K.); Division of Urology, Department of Surgical Oncology (A.F., A.R.Z., N.P.), Department of Anesthesia (S.M.), and Department of Pathology, Laboratory Medicine Program (T.H.v.d.K.), University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada; Biostatistics Department, Princess Margaret Cancer Center, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada (K.L.); and Department of Urology, Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Toronto, Canada (P.F.I.)
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- From the Joint Department of Medical Imaging, University Health Network-Mount Sinai Hospital-Women's College Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto General Hospital, 585 University Ave, 1PMB-292, Toronto, ON, Canada M5G 2N2 (S.G., K.C., R.C., M.G., W.K.); Division of Urology, Department of Surgical Oncology (A.F., A.R.Z., N.P.), Department of Anesthesia (S.M.), and Department of Pathology, Laboratory Medicine Program (T.H.v.d.K.), University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada; Biostatistics Department, Princess Margaret Cancer Center, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada (K.L.); and Department of Urology, Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Toronto, Canada (P.F.I.)
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- From the Joint Department of Medical Imaging, University Health Network-Mount Sinai Hospital-Women's College Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto General Hospital, 585 University Ave, 1PMB-292, Toronto, ON, Canada M5G 2N2 (S.G., K.C., R.C., M.G., W.K.); Division of Urology, Department of Surgical Oncology (A.F., A.R.Z., N.P.), Department of Anesthesia (S.M.), and Department of Pathology, Laboratory Medicine Program (T.H.v.d.K.), University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada; Biostatistics Department, Princess Margaret Cancer Center, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada (K.L.); and Department of Urology, Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Toronto, Canada (P.F.I.)
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- From the Joint Department of Medical Imaging, University Health Network-Mount Sinai Hospital-Women's College Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto General Hospital, 585 University Ave, 1PMB-292, Toronto, ON, Canada M5G 2N2 (S.G., K.C., R.C., M.G., W.K.); Division of Urology, Department of Surgical Oncology (A.F., A.R.Z., N.P.), Department of Anesthesia (S.M.), and Department of Pathology, Laboratory Medicine Program (T.H.v.d.K.), University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada; Biostatistics Department, Princess Margaret Cancer Center, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada (K.L.); and Department of Urology, Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Toronto, Canada (P.F.I.)
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- From the Joint Department of Medical Imaging, University Health Network-Mount Sinai Hospital-Women's College Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto General Hospital, 585 University Ave, 1PMB-292, Toronto, ON, Canada M5G 2N2 (S.G., K.C., R.C., M.G., W.K.); Division of Urology, Department of Surgical Oncology (A.F., A.R.Z., N.P.), Department of Anesthesia (S.M.), and Department of Pathology, Laboratory Medicine Program (T.H.v.d.K.), University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada; Biostatistics Department, Princess Margaret Cancer Center, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada (K.L.); and Department of Urology, Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Toronto, Canada (P.F.I.)
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- From the Joint Department of Medical Imaging, University Health Network-Mount Sinai Hospital-Women's College Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto General Hospital, 585 University Ave, 1PMB-292, Toronto, ON, Canada M5G 2N2 (S.G., K.C., R.C., M.G., W.K.); Division of Urology, Department of Surgical Oncology (A.F., A.R.Z., N.P.), Department of Anesthesia (S.M.), and Department of Pathology, Laboratory Medicine Program (T.H.v.d.K.), University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada; Biostatistics Department, Princess Margaret Cancer Center, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada (K.L.); and Department of Urology, Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Toronto, Canada (P.F.I.)
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- From the Joint Department of Medical Imaging, University Health Network-Mount Sinai Hospital-Women's College Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto General Hospital, 585 University Ave, 1PMB-292, Toronto, ON, Canada M5G 2N2 (S.G., K.C., R.C., M.G., W.K.); Division of Urology, Department of Surgical Oncology (A.F., A.R.Z., N.P.), Department of Anesthesia (S.M.), and Department of Pathology, Laboratory Medicine Program (T.H.v.d.K.), University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada; Biostatistics Department, Princess Margaret Cancer Center, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada (K.L.); and Department of Urology, Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Toronto, Canada (P.F.I.)
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- From the Joint Department of Medical Imaging, University Health Network-Mount Sinai Hospital-Women's College Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto General Hospital, 585 University Ave, 1PMB-292, Toronto, ON, Canada M5G 2N2 (S.G., K.C., R.C., M.G., W.K.); Division of Urology, Department of Surgical Oncology (A.F., A.R.Z., N.P.), Department of Anesthesia (S.M.), and Department of Pathology, Laboratory Medicine Program (T.H.v.d.K.), University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada; Biostatistics Department, Princess Margaret Cancer Center, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada (K.L.); and Department of Urology, Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Toronto, Canada (P.F.I.)
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- From the Joint Department of Medical Imaging, University Health Network-Mount Sinai Hospital-Women's College Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto General Hospital, 585 University Ave, 1PMB-292, Toronto, ON, Canada M5G 2N2 (S.G., K.C., R.C., M.G., W.K.); Division of Urology, Department of Surgical Oncology (A.F., A.R.Z., N.P.), Department of Anesthesia (S.M.), and Department of Pathology, Laboratory Medicine Program (T.H.v.d.K.), University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada; Biostatistics Department, Princess Margaret Cancer Center, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada (K.L.); and Department of Urology, Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Toronto, Canada (P.F.I.)
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- From the Joint Department of Medical Imaging, University Health Network-Mount Sinai Hospital-Women's College Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto General Hospital, 585 University Ave, 1PMB-292, Toronto, ON, Canada M5G 2N2 (S.G., K.C., R.C., M.G., W.K.); Division of Urology, Department of Surgical Oncology (A.F., A.R.Z., N.P.), Department of Anesthesia (S.M.), and Department of Pathology, Laboratory Medicine Program (T.H.v.d.K.), University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada; Biostatistics Department, Princess Margaret Cancer Center, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada (K.L.); and Department of Urology, Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Toronto, Canada (P.F.I.)
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- From the Joint Department of Medical Imaging, University Health Network-Mount Sinai Hospital-Women's College Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto General Hospital, 585 University Ave, 1PMB-292, Toronto, ON, Canada M5G 2N2 (S.G., K.C., R.C., M.G., W.K.); Division of Urology, Department of Surgical Oncology (A.F., A.R.Z., N.P.), Department of Anesthesia (S.M.), and Department of Pathology, Laboratory Medicine Program (T.H.v.d.K.), University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada; Biostatistics Department, Princess Margaret Cancer Center, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada (K.L.); and Department of Urology, Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Toronto, Canada (P.F.I.)
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- From the Joint Department of Medical Imaging, University Health Network-Mount Sinai Hospital-Women's College Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto General Hospital, 585 University Ave, 1PMB-292, Toronto, ON, Canada M5G 2N2 (S.G., K.C., R.C., M.G., W.K.); Division of Urology, Department of Surgical Oncology (A.F., A.R.Z., N.P.), Department of Anesthesia (S.M.), and Department of Pathology, Laboratory Medicine Program (T.H.v.d.K.), University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada; Biostatistics Department, Princess Margaret Cancer Center, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada (K.L.); and Department of Urology, Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Toronto, Canada (P.F.I.)
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Busby D, Rich JM, Grauer R, Kaufmann B, Pandav K, Sood A, Tewari AK, Menon M, Patel HD, Gorin MA. Biopsy and Erectile Functional Outcomes of Partial Prostate Ablation: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Prospective Studies. Urology 2023; 182:14-26. [PMID: 37774854 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2023.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/01/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To provide a systematic summary of prospectively performed studies evaluating ablative therapies for the treatment of prostate cancer (PCa) that included protocol-mandated assessment of (1) residual disease by post-treatment biopsy and/or (2) erectile functional outcomes. MATERIALS AND METHODS We performed a comprehensive literature search in September 2022. Studies were evaluated according to a predefined and registered plan in PROSPERO (CRD42022302777). Only prospective trials with protocol-mandated post-treatment prostate biopsies or functional assessments were included. Targeted focal therapy was the only ablation pattern with sufficient data to perform meta-analyses (29 studies, 1079 patients). RESULTS At baseline, 65.0% of patients treated with targeted focal therapy harbored grade group (GG) ≥2 PCa. One year after treatment, in-field treatment failure with ≥GG1 and ≥GG2 PCa occurred in 25.7% (range 11.1%-66.7%) and 8.8% (range 0%-27.8%) of men, respectively. In patients that received whole-gland biopsies 1year after ablation, residual ≥GG1 and ≥GG2 PCa was detected anywhere in the prostate in 43.7% (range 19.4%-71.7%) and 13.0% (range 0%-35.9%) of men. Erectile function was negatively affected by treatment, but 78.7% were potent 1year after targeted focal therapy (7 studies, 197 patients), and the average decrease in erectile function scores was 8.8% at 1year (21 studies, 760 patients). CONCLUSION Though long-term data after targeted focal therapy are limited, oncologic and treatment failure occurred in 13% and 9% (≥GG2 at 6-12months after treatment). Most men were able to maintain potency. This work can help benchmark new techniques and power future trials.
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- Dallin Busby
- Milton and Carroll Petrie Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY; Department of Urology, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX.
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- Milton and Carroll Petrie Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY
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- Milton and Carroll Petrie Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY
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- Milton and Carroll Petrie Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY; Department of Urology, University Hospital of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
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- Department of Urology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX; Department of Urology, The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
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- Milton and Carroll Petrie Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY
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- Milton and Carroll Petrie Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY
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- Department of Urology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
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- Milton and Carroll Petrie Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY
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Tan YG, Law YM, Ngo NT, Khor LY, Tan PH, Ong EHW, Yuen JSP, Ho HSS, Tuan JKL, Kanesvaran R, Gupta RT, Rozen S, Chua MLK, Polascik TJ, Tay KJ. Patient-reported functional outcomes and oncological control after primary focal cryotherapy for clinically significant prostate cancer: A Phase II mandatory biopsy-monitored study. Prostate 2023; 83:781-791. [PMID: 36895163 PMCID: PMC10952298 DOI: 10.1002/pros.24517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023]
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INTRODUCTION We report herein the impact of focal therapy (FT) on multi-domain functional outcomes in a Phase II prospective clinical trial (NCT04138914) in focal cryotherapy for clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa). METHODS The primary outcome was the detection of a ≥5 point deterioration in any of the four main expanded prostate index composite (EPIC) functional domains. Pretreatment multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) and transperineal targeted and systematic saturation biopsy were used to select patients with prostate-specific antigen (PSA)≤20 ng/mL, Gleason grade group (GG) ≤4, mpMRI lesion volume ≤ 3 mL (for a single lesion) or ≤1.5 mL (where two lesions were present). Focal cryotherapy was performed with a minimum 5 mm margin around each target lesion. EPIC scores were obtained at baseline and posttreatment at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months. Mandatory repeat mpMRI and prostate biopsy were performed at 12 months to determine the infield and outfield recurrence. RESULTS Twenty-eight patients were recruited. The mean age was 68 years, with PSA of 7.3 ng/mL and PSA density of 0.19 ng/mL2 . No Clavien-Dindo ≥3 complications occurred. Transient worsening of EPIC urinary (mean diff 16.0, p < 0.001, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 8.8-23.6) and sexual function scores (mean diff 11.0, p:0.005, 95% CI: 4.0-17.7) were observed at 1-month posttreatment, with recovery by Month 3. A subgroup who had ablation extending to the neurovascular bundle had a trend to delayed recovery of sexual function to Month 6. At 12-month repeat mpMRI and biopsy, 22 patients (78.6%) had no detectable csPCa. Of the six patients (21.4%) who had csPCa recurrences, four were GG2, one GG3, and one GG4. Four patients underwent repeat FT, one underwent radical prostatectomy, while the remaining one patient with low-volume GG2 cancer opted for active surveillance. CONCLUSION FT using cryotherapy was associated with a transient deterioration of urinary and sexual function with resolution at 3 months posttreatment and with reasonable early efficacy in well-selected csPCa patients.
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- Yu G. Tan
- Department of UrologySingapore General HospitalSingapore
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- Department of Diagnostic RadiologySingapore General HospitalSingapore
- Duke‐NUS Medical SchoolSingapore
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- Duke‐NUS Medical SchoolSingapore
- Division of PathologySingapore General HospitalSingapore
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- Duke‐NUS Medical SchoolSingapore
- Division of PathologySingapore General HospitalSingapore
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- Duke‐NUS Medical SchoolSingapore
- Division of PathologySingapore General HospitalSingapore
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- Division of Medical SciencesNational Cancer Center SingaporeSingapore
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- Department of UrologySingapore General HospitalSingapore
- Duke‐NUS Medical SchoolSingapore
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- Department of UrologySingapore General HospitalSingapore
- Duke‐NUS Medical SchoolSingapore
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- Duke‐NUS Medical SchoolSingapore
- Division of Radiation OncologyNational Cancer Center SingaporeSingapore
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- Duke‐NUS Medical SchoolSingapore
- Division of Medical OncologyNational Cancer Center SingaporeSingapore
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- Department of BioinformaticsDuke‐NUS Medical SchoolSingapore
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- Duke‐NUS Medical SchoolSingapore
- Division of Medical SciencesNational Cancer Center SingaporeSingapore
- Division of Radiation OncologyNational Cancer Center SingaporeSingapore
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- Department of UrologySingapore General HospitalSingapore
- Duke‐NUS Medical SchoolSingapore
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Shoji S, Koizumi N, Yuzuriha S, Kano T, Ogawa T, Nakano M, Kawakami M, Nitta M, Hasegawa M, Miyajima A. Development and future prospective of treatment for localized prostate cancer with high-intensity focused ultrasound. J Med Ultrason (2001) 2022:10.1007/s10396-021-01183-2. [PMID: 35032289 DOI: 10.1007/s10396-021-01183-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2021] [Accepted: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
Abstract
High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) was experimentally used for focal therapy for anti-cancer effects in prostate cancer (PC). Focal therapy is a diagnosis-based investigational treatment option for localized PC that cures clinically significant PC (csPC) while preserving the anatomical structures related to urinary and sexual function based on its spread observed using multi-parametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI). The European Association of Urology indicated that the current status of focal therapy for localized PC was an investigational modality and encouraged prospective recording of outcomes and recruitment of suitable patients in 2018. During the last few years, large-population multi- and single-center prospective studies have investigated focal therapy as a treatment strategy for localized PC. In a multicenter prospective study with 5-year follow-up, failure-free survival, which was defined as avoidance of local salvage therapy (surgery or radiotherapy), systemic therapy, metastases, and prostate cancer-specific death, was 88%. In the previous studies, there was no significant influence on urinary function before and at 3 months after the treatment, although transient impairment was reported 1 month after the treatment. Pad- and leak-free continence was preserved in 80-100% of the patients after treatment. Erectile function was significantly impaired in the initial 3 months after treatment compared to the pretreatment values, but it improved 6 months after the focal therapy in the previous reports. Paired comparison studies and cohort studies with long-term follow-up will contribute to verifying this treatment's clinical outcomes for patients with localized PC.
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- Sunao Shoji
- Department of Urology, Tokai University School of Medicine, 143 Shimokasuya, Isehara, Kanagawa, 259-1193, Japan.
- Department of Urology, Tokai University Hachioji Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Department of Mechanical and Intelligent Systems Engineering, Graduate School of Informatics and Engineering, The University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Tokai University School of Medicine, 143 Shimokasuya, Isehara, Kanagawa, 259-1193, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Tokai University School of Medicine, 143 Shimokasuya, Isehara, Kanagawa, 259-1193, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Tokai University School of Medicine, 143 Shimokasuya, Isehara, Kanagawa, 259-1193, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Tokai University School of Medicine, 143 Shimokasuya, Isehara, Kanagawa, 259-1193, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Tokai University School of Medicine, 143 Shimokasuya, Isehara, Kanagawa, 259-1193, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Tokai University School of Medicine, 143 Shimokasuya, Isehara, Kanagawa, 259-1193, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Tokai University School of Medicine, 143 Shimokasuya, Isehara, Kanagawa, 259-1193, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Tokai University School of Medicine, 143 Shimokasuya, Isehara, Kanagawa, 259-1193, Japan
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Fredman E, Traughber B, Kharouta M, Podder T, Lo S, Ponsky L, MacLennan G, Paspulati R, Ellis B, Machtay M, Ellis R. Focal Prostate Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy With Correlative Pathological and Radiographic-Based Treatment Planning. Front Oncol 2021; 11:744130. [PMID: 34604088 PMCID: PMC8480263 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.744130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Introduction Advances in multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) combining anatomic and functional imaging can accurately identify foci of adenocarcinoma within the prostate, offering the possibility of partial gland therapy. We performed tandem prospective pilot trials to investigate the feasibility of focal prostate SBRT (f-SBRT) based on correlating diagnostic mpMRI and biopsies with confirmatory pathology in treatment planning. Materials and Methods Patients with pathologic focal Gleason 6–7 disease and a corresponding PIRADS 4–5 lesion on mpMRI underwent targeted and comprehensive biopsies using MRI/ultrasound fusion under electromagnetic sensor navigation. After rigorous analysis for imaging biopsy concordance, five of 18 patients were eligible to proceed to f-SBRT. Chi-squared test was used for differences from expected outcomes, and concordance was estimated with binomial distribution theory and Wilson’s method. Results Six patients had Gleason 6 and 12 had Gleason 3 + 4 disease (mean PSA: 5.8 ng/ml, range: 2.2–8.4). Absolute concordance was 43.8% (95% CI: 0.20, 0.64). Patterns of discordance included additional sites of ipsilateral disease, bilateral disease, and negative target. Five were upstaged to a new NCCN risk category necessitating treatment escalation. The five patients with concordant pathology completed three-fraction f-SBRT with sparing of the surrounding normal structures (including contralateral neurovascular bundle), with no reported grade 2+ toxicities and favorable PSA responses (mean: 41% decrease). Conclusions On our pilot trials of f-SBRT planning using rigorous imaging and pathology concordance, image-guided confirmatory biopsies frequently revealed additional disease, suggesting the need for caution in partial-gland therapy. For truly focal disease, f-SBRT provided excellent dosimetry, minimal toxicity, and encouraging biochemical response. Clinical Trial Registration: www.clinicaltrials.gov, NCT02681614; NCT02163317.
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- Elisha Fredman
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Seidman Cancer Center, University Hospitals, Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, United States
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Seidman Cancer Center, University Hospitals, Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, United States.,Department of Radiation Oncology, Penn State University, Milton Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA, United States
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Seidman Cancer Center, University Hospitals, Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, United States
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Seidman Cancer Center, University Hospitals, Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, United States
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, United States
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- Department of Urology, Seidman Cancer Center, University Hospitals, Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, United States
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- Department of Pathology, University Hospitals, Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, United States
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospitals, Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, United States
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Seidman Cancer Center, University Hospitals, Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, United States
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Seidman Cancer Center, University Hospitals, Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, United States.,Department of Radiation Oncology, Penn State University, Milton Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA, United States
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Seidman Cancer Center, University Hospitals, Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, United States.,Department of Radiation Oncology, Penn State University, Milton Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA, United States
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Rakauskas A, Marra G, Heidegger I, Kasivisvanathan V, Kretschmer A, Zattoni F, Preisser F, Tilki D, Tsaur I, van den Bergh R, Kesch C, Ceci F, Fankhauser C, Gandaglia G, Valerio M. Focal Therapy for Prostate Cancer: Complications and Their Treatment. Front Surg 2021; 8:696242. [PMID: 34322516 PMCID: PMC8311122 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2021.696242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2021] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Focal therapy is a modern alternative to selectively treat a specific part of the prostate harboring clinically significant disease while preserving the rest of the gland. The aim of this therapeutic approach is to retain the oncological benefit of active treatment and to minimize the side-effects of common radical treatments. The oncological effectiveness of focal therapy is yet to be proven in long-term robust trials. In contrast, the toxicity profile is well-established in randomized controlled trials and multiple robust prospective cohort studies. This narrative review summarizes the relevant evidence on complications and their management after focal therapy. When compared to whole gland treatments, focal therapy provides a substantial benefit in terms of adverse events reduction and preservation of genito-urinary function. The most common complications occur in the peri-operative period. Urinary tract infection and acute urinary retention can occur in up to 17% of patients, while dysuria and haematuria are more common. Urinary incontinence following focal therapy is very rare (0-5%), and the vast majority of patients recover in few weeks. Erectile dysfunction can occur after focal therapy in 0-46%: the baseline function and the ablation template are the most important factors predicting post-operative erectile dysfunction. Focal therapy in the salvage setting after external beam radiotherapy has a significantly higher rate of complications. Up to one man in 10 will present a severe complication.
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- Arnas Rakauskas
- Department of Urology, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Urology, San Giovanni Battista Hospital, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Medical University Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, University College London, London, United Kingdom.,Department of Urology, University College London Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Urology Unit, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Integrata di Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Martini-Klinik Prostate Cancer Center, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.,Department of Urology, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, Mainz University Medicine, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Division of Nuclear Medicine, IEO European Institute of Oncology Scientific Institute for Research, Hospitalization and Healthcare (IRCCS), Milan, Italy
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- Division of Oncology/Unit of Urology, Urological Research Institute, Scientific Institute for Research, Hospitalization and Healthcare (IRCCS) Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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Ghai S, Finelli A, Corr K, Chan R, Jokhu S, Li X, McCluskey S, Konukhova A, Hlasny E, van der Kwast TH, Incze PF, Zlotta AR, Hamilton RJ, Haider MA, Kucharczyk W, Perlis N. MRI-guided Focused Ultrasound Ablation for Localized Intermediate-Risk Prostate Cancer: Early Results of a Phase II Trial. Radiology 2021; 298:695-703. [PMID: 33529137 DOI: 10.1148/radiol.2021202717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Background To reduce adverse effects of whole-gland therapy, participants with localized clinically significant prostate cancer can undergo MRI-guided focal therapy. Purpose To explore safety and early oncologic and functional outcomes of targeted focal high-intensity focused ultrasound performed under MRI-guided focused ultrasound for intermediate-risk clinically significant prostate cancer. Materials and Methods In this prospective phase II trial, between February 2016 and July 2019, men with unifocal clinically significant prostate cancer visible at MRI were treated with transrectal MRI-guided focused ultrasound. The primary end point was the 5-month biopsy (last recorded in December 2019) with continuation to the 24-month follow-up projected to December 2021. Real-time ablation monitoring was performed with MR thermography. Nonperfused volume was measured at treatment completion. Periprocedural complications were recorded. Follow-up included International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) and International Index of Erectile Function-15 (IIEF-15) score at 6 weeks and 5 months, and multiparametric MRI and targeted biopsy of the treated area at 5 months. The generalized estimating equation model was used for statistical analysis, and the Holm method was used to adjust P value. Results Treatment was successfully completed in all 44 men, 36 with grade group (GG) 2 and eight with GG 3 disease (median age, 67 years; interquartile range [IQR], 62-70 years). No major treatment-related adverse events occurred. Forty-one of 44 participants (93%; 95% CI: 82, 98) were free of clinically significant prostate cancer (≥6 mm GG 1 disease or any volume ≥GG 2 disease) at the treatment site at 5-month biopsy (median, seven cores). Median IIEF-15 and IPSS scores were similar at baseline and at 5 months (IIEF-15 score at baseline, 61 [IQR, 34-67] and at 5 months, 53 [IQR, 24-65.5], P = .18; IPSS score at baseline, 3.5 [IQR, 1.8-7] and at 5 months, 6 [IQR, 2-7.3], P = .43). Larger ablations (≥15 cm3) compared with smaller ones were associated with a decline in IIEF-15 scores at 6 weeks (adjusted P < .01) and at 5 months (adjusted P = .07). Conclusion Targeted focal therapy of intermediate-risk prostate cancer performed with MRI-guided focused ultrasound ablation was safe and had encouraging early oncologic and functional outcomes. © RSNA, 2021 Online supplemental material is available for this article See also the editorial by Tempany-Afdhal in this issue.
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- Sangeet Ghai
- From the Joint Department of Medical Imaging (S.G., R.C., E.H., M.A.H., W.K.), Division of Urology, Department of Surgical Oncology (A.F., K.C., S.J., A.K., A.R.Z., R.J.H., N.P.), Biostatistics Department, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (X.L.), Department of Anaesthesia (S.M.), and Department of Pathology, Laboratory Medicine Program (T.H.v.d.K.), University Health Network-Mount Sinai Hospital-Women's, College Hospital, University of Toronto, 585 University Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada M5G 2N2; and Department of Urology, Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Toronto, Canada (P.F.I.)
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- From the Joint Department of Medical Imaging (S.G., R.C., E.H., M.A.H., W.K.), Division of Urology, Department of Surgical Oncology (A.F., K.C., S.J., A.K., A.R.Z., R.J.H., N.P.), Biostatistics Department, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (X.L.), Department of Anaesthesia (S.M.), and Department of Pathology, Laboratory Medicine Program (T.H.v.d.K.), University Health Network-Mount Sinai Hospital-Women's, College Hospital, University of Toronto, 585 University Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada M5G 2N2; and Department of Urology, Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Toronto, Canada (P.F.I.)
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- From the Joint Department of Medical Imaging (S.G., R.C., E.H., M.A.H., W.K.), Division of Urology, Department of Surgical Oncology (A.F., K.C., S.J., A.K., A.R.Z., R.J.H., N.P.), Biostatistics Department, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (X.L.), Department of Anaesthesia (S.M.), and Department of Pathology, Laboratory Medicine Program (T.H.v.d.K.), University Health Network-Mount Sinai Hospital-Women's, College Hospital, University of Toronto, 585 University Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada M5G 2N2; and Department of Urology, Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Toronto, Canada (P.F.I.)
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- From the Joint Department of Medical Imaging (S.G., R.C., E.H., M.A.H., W.K.), Division of Urology, Department of Surgical Oncology (A.F., K.C., S.J., A.K., A.R.Z., R.J.H., N.P.), Biostatistics Department, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (X.L.), Department of Anaesthesia (S.M.), and Department of Pathology, Laboratory Medicine Program (T.H.v.d.K.), University Health Network-Mount Sinai Hospital-Women's, College Hospital, University of Toronto, 585 University Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada M5G 2N2; and Department of Urology, Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Toronto, Canada (P.F.I.)
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- From the Joint Department of Medical Imaging (S.G., R.C., E.H., M.A.H., W.K.), Division of Urology, Department of Surgical Oncology (A.F., K.C., S.J., A.K., A.R.Z., R.J.H., N.P.), Biostatistics Department, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (X.L.), Department of Anaesthesia (S.M.), and Department of Pathology, Laboratory Medicine Program (T.H.v.d.K.), University Health Network-Mount Sinai Hospital-Women's, College Hospital, University of Toronto, 585 University Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada M5G 2N2; and Department of Urology, Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Toronto, Canada (P.F.I.)
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- From the Joint Department of Medical Imaging (S.G., R.C., E.H., M.A.H., W.K.), Division of Urology, Department of Surgical Oncology (A.F., K.C., S.J., A.K., A.R.Z., R.J.H., N.P.), Biostatistics Department, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (X.L.), Department of Anaesthesia (S.M.), and Department of Pathology, Laboratory Medicine Program (T.H.v.d.K.), University Health Network-Mount Sinai Hospital-Women's, College Hospital, University of Toronto, 585 University Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada M5G 2N2; and Department of Urology, Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Toronto, Canada (P.F.I.)
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- From the Joint Department of Medical Imaging (S.G., R.C., E.H., M.A.H., W.K.), Division of Urology, Department of Surgical Oncology (A.F., K.C., S.J., A.K., A.R.Z., R.J.H., N.P.), Biostatistics Department, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (X.L.), Department of Anaesthesia (S.M.), and Department of Pathology, Laboratory Medicine Program (T.H.v.d.K.), University Health Network-Mount Sinai Hospital-Women's, College Hospital, University of Toronto, 585 University Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada M5G 2N2; and Department of Urology, Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Toronto, Canada (P.F.I.)
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- From the Joint Department of Medical Imaging (S.G., R.C., E.H., M.A.H., W.K.), Division of Urology, Department of Surgical Oncology (A.F., K.C., S.J., A.K., A.R.Z., R.J.H., N.P.), Biostatistics Department, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (X.L.), Department of Anaesthesia (S.M.), and Department of Pathology, Laboratory Medicine Program (T.H.v.d.K.), University Health Network-Mount Sinai Hospital-Women's, College Hospital, University of Toronto, 585 University Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada M5G 2N2; and Department of Urology, Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Toronto, Canada (P.F.I.)
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- From the Joint Department of Medical Imaging (S.G., R.C., E.H., M.A.H., W.K.), Division of Urology, Department of Surgical Oncology (A.F., K.C., S.J., A.K., A.R.Z., R.J.H., N.P.), Biostatistics Department, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (X.L.), Department of Anaesthesia (S.M.), and Department of Pathology, Laboratory Medicine Program (T.H.v.d.K.), University Health Network-Mount Sinai Hospital-Women's, College Hospital, University of Toronto, 585 University Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada M5G 2N2; and Department of Urology, Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Toronto, Canada (P.F.I.)
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- From the Joint Department of Medical Imaging (S.G., R.C., E.H., M.A.H., W.K.), Division of Urology, Department of Surgical Oncology (A.F., K.C., S.J., A.K., A.R.Z., R.J.H., N.P.), Biostatistics Department, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (X.L.), Department of Anaesthesia (S.M.), and Department of Pathology, Laboratory Medicine Program (T.H.v.d.K.), University Health Network-Mount Sinai Hospital-Women's, College Hospital, University of Toronto, 585 University Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada M5G 2N2; and Department of Urology, Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Toronto, Canada (P.F.I.)
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- From the Joint Department of Medical Imaging (S.G., R.C., E.H., M.A.H., W.K.), Division of Urology, Department of Surgical Oncology (A.F., K.C., S.J., A.K., A.R.Z., R.J.H., N.P.), Biostatistics Department, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (X.L.), Department of Anaesthesia (S.M.), and Department of Pathology, Laboratory Medicine Program (T.H.v.d.K.), University Health Network-Mount Sinai Hospital-Women's, College Hospital, University of Toronto, 585 University Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada M5G 2N2; and Department of Urology, Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Toronto, Canada (P.F.I.)
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- From the Joint Department of Medical Imaging (S.G., R.C., E.H., M.A.H., W.K.), Division of Urology, Department of Surgical Oncology (A.F., K.C., S.J., A.K., A.R.Z., R.J.H., N.P.), Biostatistics Department, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (X.L.), Department of Anaesthesia (S.M.), and Department of Pathology, Laboratory Medicine Program (T.H.v.d.K.), University Health Network-Mount Sinai Hospital-Women's, College Hospital, University of Toronto, 585 University Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada M5G 2N2; and Department of Urology, Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Toronto, Canada (P.F.I.)
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- From the Joint Department of Medical Imaging (S.G., R.C., E.H., M.A.H., W.K.), Division of Urology, Department of Surgical Oncology (A.F., K.C., S.J., A.K., A.R.Z., R.J.H., N.P.), Biostatistics Department, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (X.L.), Department of Anaesthesia (S.M.), and Department of Pathology, Laboratory Medicine Program (T.H.v.d.K.), University Health Network-Mount Sinai Hospital-Women's, College Hospital, University of Toronto, 585 University Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada M5G 2N2; and Department of Urology, Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Toronto, Canada (P.F.I.)
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- From the Joint Department of Medical Imaging (S.G., R.C., E.H., M.A.H., W.K.), Division of Urology, Department of Surgical Oncology (A.F., K.C., S.J., A.K., A.R.Z., R.J.H., N.P.), Biostatistics Department, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (X.L.), Department of Anaesthesia (S.M.), and Department of Pathology, Laboratory Medicine Program (T.H.v.d.K.), University Health Network-Mount Sinai Hospital-Women's, College Hospital, University of Toronto, 585 University Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada M5G 2N2; and Department of Urology, Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Toronto, Canada (P.F.I.)
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- From the Joint Department of Medical Imaging (S.G., R.C., E.H., M.A.H., W.K.), Division of Urology, Department of Surgical Oncology (A.F., K.C., S.J., A.K., A.R.Z., R.J.H., N.P.), Biostatistics Department, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (X.L.), Department of Anaesthesia (S.M.), and Department of Pathology, Laboratory Medicine Program (T.H.v.d.K.), University Health Network-Mount Sinai Hospital-Women's, College Hospital, University of Toronto, 585 University Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada M5G 2N2; and Department of Urology, Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Toronto, Canada (P.F.I.)
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- From the Joint Department of Medical Imaging (S.G., R.C., E.H., M.A.H., W.K.), Division of Urology, Department of Surgical Oncology (A.F., K.C., S.J., A.K., A.R.Z., R.J.H., N.P.), Biostatistics Department, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (X.L.), Department of Anaesthesia (S.M.), and Department of Pathology, Laboratory Medicine Program (T.H.v.d.K.), University Health Network-Mount Sinai Hospital-Women's, College Hospital, University of Toronto, 585 University Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada M5G 2N2; and Department of Urology, Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Toronto, Canada (P.F.I.)
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Fiard G, Kelly D, Yap T, Emberton M. Detailing sexual outcomes after treatment of localised prostate cancer with focal therapy using various energy sources: protocol for a mixed-methods study. BMJ Open 2020; 10:e045500. [PMID: 33323452 PMCID: PMC7745515 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-045500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Focal therapy has emerged as a promising treatment option for men with localised prostate cancer. However, most of the evaluation of postoperative function has taken place at a relatively high, non-granular level. Most of the data we use to provide informed consent for our patients is obtained from retrospective series, or derived from prospective studies whose primary outcome was oncological. Finally, most studies have focused on erectile function and overlooked other, presumably important, elements of male sexual function. The present study aims at studying in-depth the sexual consequences of focal therapy with various energy sources. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This will be a mixed-methods research study based on a retrospective and prospective cohort, recruited in parallel. The retrospective cohort will consist of patients treated with focal irreversible electroporation, and the prospective cohort of patients treated with three focal therapy energies. Participants will be recruited from two UK urology centres, one National Health Service and one private. On consent, patients will fill in self-administered validated questionnaires (International Index of Erectile Function-15 (IIEF-15), Male Sexual Health Questionnaire-Ejaculatory Dysfunction-Short Form (MSHQ-EjD-SF)) and semistructured interviews will be organised to collect patients' expectations and postoperative changes in domains such as erection, ejaculation, orgasm, libido/sexual desire, masculinity/virility, penile morphology, pain or discomfort, regret, shame, cancer-related stress, overall impact and partner satisfaction. An exploratory thematic analysis will be performed to detail recurring themes that will be grouped into clusters of experiences. We will then be able to find clusters of agreement and disagreement that will be illustrated using exemplar patient quotations. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethical approval was obtained (Regional Ethics Committee reference 20/NW/0335), as well as Health Research Authority approval. Results will be published in open-access peer-reviewed journals. Findings will also be translated into patient information resources (leaflets, online information sheets). TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ISRCTN11634296; Pre-results.
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- Gaelle Fiard
- UCL Division of Surgery & Interventional Science, University College London, London, UK
- Department of Urology, University College London Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
- Department of Urology, Grenoble Alpes University Hospital, Grenoble, France
- Université Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP, TIMC-IMAG, Grenoble, France
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- School of Healthcare Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Department of Urology, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- UCL Division of Surgery & Interventional Science, University College London, London, UK
- Department of Urology, University College London Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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Tourinho-Barbosa RR, Batista LT, Cathelineau X, Sanchez-Macias J, Sanchez-Salas R. Ablative options for prostate cancer management. Turk J Urol 2020; 47:S49-S55. [PMID: 33052840 DOI: 10.5152/tud.2020.20390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2020] [Accepted: 08/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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This review provides an overview of the available ablative options for prostate cancer (PCa) management. It contemplates the ablative concepts and the role of prostate ablation in different settings, from primary treatment to repeat ablation, and as an alternative to radiorecurrent disease. Improvements in prostate imaging have allowed us to ablate prostate lesions through thermal, mechanical, and vascular-targeted sources of energy. Partial gland ablation (PGA) has an emerging role in the management of localized PCa because toxicity outcomes have been proven less harmful compared with whole-gland treatments. Although long-term oncological outcomes are yet to be consolidated in comparative studies, recent large series and prospective studies in PGA have reported encouraging results. A second ablation after disease recurrence has demonstrated low toxicity, and future studies must define its potential to avoid radical treatments. PGA is an attractive option for PCa management in different scenarios because of its low-toxicity profile. As expected, recurrence rates are higher than those seen in whole-gland procedures. Long-term oncological outcomes of primary and salvage options are required to endorse it among the standard treatments.
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- Rafael R Tourinho-Barbosa
- Department of Urology, Institute Mutualiste Montsouris, Université Paris-Descartes, Paris, France.,Department of Urology, Faculdade de Medicina do ABC, Santo André, Brazil.,Department of Urology, Hospital Cardiopulmonar, Salvador, Brazil
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- Department of Urology, Institute Mutualiste Montsouris, Université Paris-Descartes, Paris, France
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, Universidad de Barcelona, Barcelone, Spain
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- Department of Urology, Institute Mutualiste Montsouris, Université Paris-Descartes, Paris, France
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Aarhus RT, Huang E. Study structure may compromise understanding of longitudinal decision regret stability: A systematic review. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2020; 103:1507-1517. [PMID: 32248987 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2020.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2019] [Revised: 02/13/2020] [Accepted: 03/11/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To perform a systematic review of decision regret studies in cancer patients to determine if regret is longitudinally stable, and whether these study structures account for late-emerging treatment effects. METHODS Online databases including the George Mason Libraries, Global Health, Nursing and Allied Health, and PubMed were searched to identify decision regret studies with longitudinal components in patients with cancer. RESULTS A total of 845 unique citations were identified; 20 studies met inclusion criteria. Data was also collected on the time horizon for 90 studies; 47 % of studies evaluated regret at time points of one year or less, although this has increased significantly in prostate cancer citations since 2010. Regret was infrequent, affecting less than 20 % of patients, and often stable. Effect sizes in studies where decision regret changed over time were small to negligible. CONCLUSION Longitudinal effects can influence the expression of decision regret, yet many studies are not designed to collect long-term data; prostate cancer studies may be particularly disadvantaged. The degree of this influence in current studies is small, though this outcome must be interpreted with caution. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Providers should be aware of the risk of late-emerging regret and counsel patients appropriately.
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- Robert T Aarhus
- Department of Systems Engineering and Operations Research, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, USA.
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- Department of Systems Engineering and Operations Research, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, USA.
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Dubinsky TJ, Khokhlova TD, Khokhlova V, Schade GR. Histotripsy: The Next Generation of High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound for Focal Prostate Cancer Therapy. JOURNAL OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE 2020; 39:1057-1067. [PMID: 31830312 DOI: 10.1002/jum.15191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2019] [Revised: 11/12/2019] [Accepted: 11/17/2019] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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This article reviews the most current methods and technological aspects of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), which is termed histotripsy. The rationale for focal therapy for prostate carcinoma rather than prostatectomy, which is being used extensively throughout Europe and Asia, is presented, and an argument for why HIFU is the modality of choice for primary therapy and recurrent disease is offered. The article presents a review of the technical advances including higher ultrasound beam energy than current thermal HIFU which allows for more accurate tissue targeting, less collateral tissue damage, and faster treatment times. Finally, the article presents a discussion about the advantage of ultrasound guidance for histotripsy in preference to magnetic resonance imaging guidance primarily based on cost, ease of application, and portability.
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- Theodore J Dubinsky
- Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Department of Gastroenterology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Center for Industrial and Medical Ultrasound, Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Department of Acoustics, Physics Faculty, M. V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Urology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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Lovegrove CE, Peters M, Guillaumier S, Arya M, Afzal N, Dudderidge T, Hosking-Jervis F, Hindley RG, Lewi H, McCartan N, Moore CM, Nigam R, Ogden C, Persad R, Virdi J, Winkler M, Emberton M, Ahmed HU, Shah TT, Minhas S. Evaluation of functional outcomes after a second focal high-intensity focused ultrasonography (HIFU) procedure in men with primary localized, non-metastatic prostate cancer: results from the HIFU Evaluation and Assessment of Treatment (HEAT) registry. BJU Int 2020; 125:853-860. [PMID: 31971335 DOI: 10.1111/bju.15004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To assess change in functional outcomes after a second focal high-intensity focused ultrasonography (HIFU) treatment compared with outcomes after one focal HIFU treatment. PATIENTS AND METHODS In this multicentre study (2005-2016), 821 men underwent focal HIFU for localized non-metastatic prostate cancer. The patient-reported outcome measures of International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), pad usage and erectile function (EF) score were prospectively collected for up to 3 years. To be included in the study, completion of at least one follow-up questionnaire was required. The primary outcome was comparison of change in functional outcomes between baseline and follow-up after one focal HIFU procedure vs after a second focal HIFU procedure, using IPSS, Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC) and International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) questionnaires. RESULTS Of 821 men, 654 underwent one focal HIFU procedure and 167 underwent a second focal HIFU procedure. A total of 355 (54.3%) men undergoing one focal HIFU procedure and 65 (38.9%) with a second focal HIFU procedure returned follow-up questionnaires, respectively. The mean age and prostate-specific antigen level were 66.4 and 65.6 years, and 7.9 and 8.4 ng/mL, respectively. After one focal HIFU treatment, the mean change in IPSS was -0.03 (P = 0.02) and in IIEF (EF score) it was -0.4 (P = 0.02) at 1-2 years, with no subsequent decline. Absolute rates of erectile dysfunction increased from 9.9% to 20.8% (P = 0.08), leak-free continence decreased from 77.9% to 72.8% (P = 0.06) and pad-free continence from 98.6% to 94.8% (P = 0.07) at 1-2 years, respectively. IPSS prior to second focal HIFU treatment compared to baseline IPSS prior to first focal HIFU treatment was lower by -1.3 (P = 0.02), but mean IPSS change was +1.4 at 1-2 years (P = 0.03) and +1.2 at 2-3 years (P = 0.003) after the second focal HIFU treatment. The mean change in EF score after the second focal HIFU treatment was -0.2 at 1-2 years (P = 0.60) and -0.5 at 2-3 years (P = 0.10), with 17.8% and 6.2% of men with new erectile dysfunction. The rate of new pad use was 1.8% at 1-2 years and 2.6% at 2-3 years. CONCLUSION A second focal HIFU procedure causes minor detrimental effects on urinary function and EF. These data can be used to counsel patients with non-metastatic prostate cancer prior to considering HIFU therapy.
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- Catherine E Lovegrove
- Imperial Urology, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Charing Cross Hospital, London, UK.,Division of Surgery, Department of Surgery and Cancer, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Centre, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Division of Surgery and Interventional Sciences, University College London, London, UK.,Department of Urology, UCLH NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Imperial Urology, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Charing Cross Hospital, London, UK.,Department of Urology, UCLH NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.,Department of Urology, Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, Harlow, UK
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- Department of Urology, Dorset County Hospital NHS Trust, Dorset, UK
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust, Southampton, UK
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Surgery and Cancer, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK.,Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Centre, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Urology, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Basingstoke, UK
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- Division of Surgery and Interventional Sciences, University College London, London, UK.,Department of Urology, UCLH NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Division of Surgery and Interventional Sciences, University College London, London, UK.,Department of Urology, UCLH NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Urology, Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, Harlow, UK.,Department of Urology, Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Trust, Surrey, UK
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- Department of Academic Urology, Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Urology, North Bristol NHS Trust, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Urology, Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, Harlow, UK
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- Imperial Urology, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Charing Cross Hospital, London, UK
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- Division of Surgery and Interventional Sciences, University College London, London, UK.,Department of Urology, UCLH NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Imperial Urology, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Charing Cross Hospital, London, UK.,Division of Surgery, Department of Surgery and Cancer, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Imperial Urology, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Charing Cross Hospital, London, UK.,Division of Surgery, Department of Surgery and Cancer, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK.,Division of Surgery and Interventional Sciences, University College London, London, UK
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- Imperial Urology, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Charing Cross Hospital, London, UK.,Division of Surgery, Department of Surgery and Cancer, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK
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Chelly S, Maulaz P, Bigot P, Azzouzi AR, Lebdai S. Erectile function after WST11 vascular-targeted photodynamic therapy for low-risk prostate cancer treatment. Asian J Androl 2020; 22:454-458. [PMID: 31939351 PMCID: PMC7523613 DOI: 10.4103/aja.aja_138_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
Abstract
Vascular-targeted photodynamic therapy (VTP) using padeliporfin is currently assessed as a low-risk prostate cancer (LRPCa) treatment. The aim of this study was to assess erectile function outcomes of VTP for LRPCa treatment. We prospectively included all patients treated with VTP for LRPCa. The primary endpoint was the post-treatment International Index of Erectile Function score (IIEF5 score) evolution (at 6 months, 12 months, and then every year for 5 years). Secondary endpoints were the need of erectile dysfunction (ED) treatment and its efficacy. Eighty-two men were included. The median follow-up was 68 (range: 6–89) months. There was a 3-point significant decrease in the median IIEF5 score between baseline and at 6 months post-VTP (23 [range: 1–25] vs 20 [range: 1–25], P = 0.005). There was a 1-point decrease at 1 year and 2 years post-VTP compared to baseline (22 [range: 2–25] and 22 [range: 0–25], P < 0.005). There was no significant difference at 3, 4, and 5 years compared to baseline. Twenty-seven (32.9%) patients received ED treatment: phosphodiesterase type-5 inhibitors (PDEI5; n = 18), intracavernous injections (ICI; n = 9), and intra-urethral gel (n = 1). The median IIEF5 score statistically significantly increased after ED treatment (7 [range: 0–24] vs 21 [range: 1–25], P < 0.001). ED treatment was efficient for 75% of the patients. There was no statistically significant difference between IIEF5 score at baseline and after ED treatment (P = 0.443). Forty-six patients were totally potent before VTP and among them, 13 needed ED treatment post-VTP with a success rate of 69.2%. VTP induced minimal changes in erectile function with a 3-point and a 1-point reduction in the IIEF5 score at 6 months and at 1 year, respectively. When required, ED treatment was efficient.
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- Samuel Chelly
- Department of Urology, Angers University Hospital, Angers 49100, France
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- Department of Urology, Angers University Hospital, Angers 49100, France
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- Department of Urology, Angers University Hospital, Angers 49100, France
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- Department of Urology, Angers University Hospital, Angers 49100, France
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Sexual function outcomes following interventions for prostate cancer: are contemporary reports on functional outcomes misleading? Int J Impot Res 2019; 32:495-502. [PMID: 31836862 DOI: 10.1038/s41443-019-0220-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2019] [Revised: 11/27/2019] [Accepted: 12/02/2019] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
Abstract
Patients with primary localised prostate cancer (PCa) have a wide choice of curative therapeutic interventions, including active surveillance, surgical, focal and radiation therapies. Based on clinical and oncological characteristics, treatment decisions entail consideration of oncological and functional outcomes with important effects on quality of life. We aimed to highlight evidence surrounding present inconsistencies, the problems this presents to clinicians and patients alike and the rationale for using return to baseline as a more realistic and objective functional outcome measure for assessing sexual function in this particularly sensitive group of men. We performed a non-systematic literature review of numerous non-validated, arbitrary thresholds employed in evaluation of sexual function outcomes in men undergoing intervention for primary localised PCa. The literature presents much heterogeneity in measurement methods and outcome measures, which lack context and present difficulties when counselling patients to make informed, autonomous decisions. These include findings from the most widely used internationally validated tools, such as the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF), UCLA prostate cancer index and European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core-30 (QLQ-C30). There is a need for standardisation of reporting outcomes following PCa treatment to facilitate evaluation of existing and emerging technologies.
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Shah TT, Peters M, Miah S, Eldred-Evans D, Yap T, Hosking-Jervis F, Dudderidge T, Hindley RG, McCracken S, Greene D, Nigam R, Valerio M, Winkler M, Virdi J, Arya M, Ahmed HU, Minhas S. Assessment of Return to Baseline Urinary and Sexual Function Following Primary Focal Cryotherapy for Nonmetastatic Prostate Cancer. Eur Urol Focus 2019; 7:301-308. [PMID: 31590961 DOI: 10.1016/j.euf.2019.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2019] [Revised: 08/11/2019] [Accepted: 09/04/2019] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND The oncological outcomes in men with clinically significant prostate cancer following focal cryotherapy are promising, although functional outcomes are under-reported. OBJECTIVE To determine the impact of focal cryotherapy on urinary and sexual function, specifically assessing return to baseline function. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS Between October 2013 and November 2016, 58 of 122 men who underwent focal cryotherapy for predominantly anterior clinically significant localised prostate cancer within a prospective registry returned patient-reported outcome measure questionnaires, which included International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) and International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-15) questionnaires. INTERVENTION Standard cryotherapy procedure using either the SeedNet or the Visual-ICE cryotherapy system. OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS AND STATISTICAL ANALYSIS Primary outcome was return to baseline function of IPSS score and IIEF erectile function (EF) subdomain. Cumulative incidence and Cox-regression analyses were performed. RESULTS AND LIMITATIONS Probability of returning to baseline IPSS function was 78% at 12 mo and 87% at both 18 and 24 mo, with recovery seen up to 18 mo. For IIEF (EF domain), the probability of returning to baseline function was 85% at 12 mo and 89% at both 18 and 24 mo, with recovery seen up to 18 mo. Only the preoperative IIEF-EF score was associated with a poor outcome (hazard ratio 0.96, 95% confidence interval 0.93-0.999, p = 0.04). The main limitation was that only half of the patients returned their questionnaires. CONCLUSIONS In men undergoing primary focal cryotherapy, there is a high degree of preservation of urinary and erectile function with return to baseline function occurring from 3 mo and continuing up to 18 mo after focal cryotherapy. PATIENT SUMMARY In men who underwent focal cryotherapy for prostate cancer, approximately nine in 10 returned to their baseline urinary and sexual function. Keeping in mind that level 1 evidence and long-term data are still needed, in men who wish to preserve urinary and sexual function, focal cryotherapy may be considered an alternative treatment option to radical therapy.
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- Taimur T Shah
- Division of Surgery, Department of Surgery and Cancer, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK; Department of Urology, Charing Cross Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK; Division of Surgery and Interventional Sciences, University College London, London, UK; Department of Urology, University College London Hospital (UCLH), UK.
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- Department of Radiotherapy, University Medical Centre, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Surgery and Cancer, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK; Department of Urology, Charing Cross Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK; Division of Surgery and Interventional Sciences, University College London, London, UK
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Surgery and Cancer, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Urology, Guy's Hospital, Great Maze Pond, London, UK
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Surgery and Cancer, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust, Southampton, UK
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- Department of Urology, University College London Hospital (UCLH), UK; Department of Urology, Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Basingstoke, UK
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- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Department of Urology, Sunderland Royal Hospital, Sunderland, UK
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- Department of Urology, Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Trust, UK
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- Department of Urology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Surgery and Cancer, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK; Department of Urology, Charing Cross Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Urology, The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, Harlow, UK
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Surgery and Cancer, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK; Department of Urology, Charing Cross Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK; Division of Surgery and Interventional Sciences, University College London, London, UK; Department of Urology, University College London Hospital (UCLH), UK; Department of Urology, The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, Harlow, UK
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Surgery and Cancer, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK; Department of Urology, Charing Cross Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Urology, Charing Cross Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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van Luijtelaar A, Greenwood BM, Ahmed HU, Barqawi AB, Barret E, Bomers JGR, Brausi MA, Choyke PL, Cooperberg MR, Eggener S, Feller JF, Frauscher F, George AK, Hindley RG, Jenniskens SFM, Klotz L, Kovacs G, Lindner U, Loeb S, Margolis DJ, Marks LS, May S, Mcclure TD, Montironi R, Nour SG, Oto A, Polascik TJ, Rastinehad AR, De Reyke TM, Reijnen JS, de la Rosette JJMCH, Sedelaar JPM, Sperling DS, Walser EM, Ward JF, Villers A, Ghai S, Fütterer JJ. Focal laser ablation as clinical treatment of prostate cancer: report from a Delphi consensus project. World J Urol 2019; 37:2147-2153. [PMID: 30671638 PMCID: PMC6763411 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-019-02636-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2018] [Accepted: 01/10/2019] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To define the role of focal laser ablation (FLA) as clinical treatment of prostate cancer (PCa) using the Delphi consensus method. METHODS A panel of international experts in the field of focal therapy (FT) in PCa conducted a collaborative consensus project using the Delphi method. Experts were invited to online questionnaires focusing on patient selection and treatment of PCa with FLA during four subsequent rounds. After each round, outcomes were displayed, and questionnaires were modified based on the comments provided by panelists. Results were finalized and discussed during face-to-face meetings. RESULTS Thirty-seven experts agreed to participate, and consensus was achieved on 39/43 topics. Clinically significant PCa (csPCa) was defined as any volume Grade Group 2 [Gleason score (GS) 3+4]. Focal therapy was specified as treatment of all csPCa and can be considered primary treatment as an alternative to radical treatment in carefully selected patients. In patients with intermediate-risk PCa (GS 3+4) as well as patients with MRI-visible and biopsy-confirmed local recurrence, FLA is optimal for targeted ablation of a specific magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-visible focus. However, FLA should not be applied to candidates for active surveillance and close follow-up is required. Suitability for FLA is based on tumor volume, location to vital structures, GS, MRI-visibility, and biopsy confirmation. CONCLUSION Focal laser ablation is a promising technique for treatment of clinically localized PCa and should ideally be performed within approved clinical trials. So far, only few studies have reported on FLA and further validation with longer follow-up is mandatory before widespread clinical implementation is justified.
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- A van Luijtelaar
- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Surgery, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA
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- L'Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, Paris Descartes University, Paris, France
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Urology, AUSL Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Molecular Imaging Program, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Desert Medical Imaging, Indian Wells, CA, USA
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- Medizinische Universität Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Urologic Oncology Branch, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Department of Urology, Basingstoke Hospital, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Basingstoke, UK
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Interdisciplinary Brachytherapy Unit, University of Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Kaplan Medical Center, Rehovot, Israel
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- Department of Urology and Population Health, New York University and Manhattan Veterans Affairs Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Ronald Reagan-UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Desert Medical Imaging, Indian Wells, CA, USA
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- Department of Urology, New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Section of Pathological Anatomy, Polytechnic University of the Marche Region, School of Medicine, United Hospitals, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Urology, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology, Sørlandet Hospital, Kristiansand, Norway
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- Department of Urology, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey.,Amsterdam UMC University Hospital, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Urology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Urology, University of Texas, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Urology, Lille University Medical Center, Lille, France
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- University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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