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Laser-focused ablative therapy for prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia: A review of current applications and future directions - 02/09/25

Doi : 10.1016/j.diii.2025.04.001 
François Cornud a, , Eric M Walser b, Katelijne CC de Bie c, Arnaud Lefevre a, Marc Galiano d
a Department of Radiology, Clinique de l'Alma, 75007, Paris, France 
b Department of Radiology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, 77555-0709, TX, USA 
c Department of Urology, VU University, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, 1081 HV Amsterdam, the Netherlands 
d Department of Urology, Clinique de l'Alma, 75007, Paris, France 

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Primary indications for focal Laser ablation include intermediate-risk localized prostate cancer and benign prostatic hypertrophy refractory to medical treatment due to ineffectiveness or side effects.
Focal Laser ablation is an effective, well-tolerated, minimally invasive treatment for prostate cancer, which offers short treatment time, low complication rate, and preservation of quality of life for appropriately selected patients.
Variability in recurrence rates following focal Laser ablation for prostate cancer highlights the need for further investigation into optimal patient selection for this treatment.

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Abstract

Focal Laser ablation (FLA), or interstitial Laser thermotherapy, is a promising minimally invasive approach for the treatment of localized prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia. This technique is gaining popularity among patients due to its ability to preserve pre-treatment quality of life. The examination is performed under magnetic resonance imaging (in bore) or ultrasound guidance, via a percutaneous transrectal or transperineal route. Under transperineal ultrasound guidance, FLA can use up to four Laser fibers to create confluent zones of tissue ablation, enabling treatment of larger prostate- or tumor volumes. Primary indications for FLA include intermediate-risk localized prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia refractory to medical treatment due to ineffectiveness or side effects. The intervention is typically performed under light sedation or under locoregional anesthesia. FLA lasts approximately 10 min, with a total intervention time of < 60 min on an outpatient basis. Patients are often discharged with either a suprapubic or bladder catheter to prevent urinary retention, especially if the ablated area is close to the urethra. Minor complications are rare and limited to transient voiding dysfunction, urinary tract infection, or hematuria. Major complications, such as rectoprostatic fistula, are avoided by rectoprostatic hydrodissection. FLA is an effective, well-tolerated option in the minimally invasive treatment of prostate disease, offering rapid treatment times, low complication rates, and preservation of quality of life for appropriately selected patients. However, variability in recurrence rates following FLA for prostate cancer highlights the need for further investigation into optimal patient selection for this treatment.

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Keywords : Benign prostatic hypertrophy, Interstitial laser thermotherapy, Localized prostate cancer, Magnetic resonance imaging, Transrectal ultrasound guidance

Abbreviations : BPH, FLA, IPSS, IIEF, MRI, PCA, PSA, SD, TPLA, TRUS


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