Abstract:TRUS-guided transcutaneous cryotherapy in the treatment of the prostatic carcinoma is performed by perineal approach, the intraoperatory monitoring of temperatures and a mechanical hydraulic sonorguided separation between prostate and the anterior rectal wall. Six to eight probes are used, the Argon gas in the freezing phase (-10 °C and -40 °C) and Helio gas for heating phase.
TRUS-guided cryoterapy is a possible therapeutich option in the treatment of localized or locally advanced prostatic carcinoma and afte… Show more
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