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Is cryotherapy for prostate cancer ready for prime time ?

Undoubtedly, prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing and prostate cancer treatment  saves lives. However, there are growing concerns regarding overtreatment. There has also been a shift toward less invasive approaches to prostate cancer, including cryotherapy. Cryotherapy has undergone considerable change. For tihis reason, it is crucial for clinicians to be aware of the evidence to support its use.

Recent technical improvements in cryotherapy delivery systems have reduced the complications of primary cryotherapy to a low and acceptable level. Using the latest generation argon-based cryoprobes, the risk of long-term incontinence defined as pad use is less than 5% and the risk of rectal fistula is 0.5% or less. [ more about cryotherapy ]