Transrectal ultrasound-guided percutaneous radical cryosurgical ablation of the prostate.

Author(s) : ONIK G. M., COHEN J. K., REYES G. D., RUBINSKY B., CHANG Z., BAUST J.

Type of article: Article

Summary

A new procedure is described and illustrated which uses low temperatures to treat cancer of the prostate. The use of transrectal ultrasound, percutaneous access techniques and a multiple cryoprobe delivery system have given successful results with minimum morbidity. G.R.S.

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  • Original title: Transrectal ultrasound-guided percutaneous radical cryosurgical ablation of the prostate.
  • Record ID : 1996-2569
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Br. J. Cancer - vol. 72 - n. 4
  • Publication date: 1993/08/15
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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