Robotic Waterjet Resection for Men With Prostate Cancer Suffering From Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms

• Published in: Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.) Vol. 198; pp. 153 - 157
• Main Authors: Teoh, Jeremy Yuen Chun, Yuen, Steffi Kar Kei, Lau, Becky Sui Yan, Lai, Franco Pui Tak, Lee, Ka Lok, Chiu, Peter Ka Fung, Yee, Chi Hang, Ng, Chi Fai
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.04.2025
• Subjects: Ablation Techniques - methods; Aged; Humans; Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms - etiology; Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms - surgery; Male; Middle Aged; Neoplastic Cells, Circulating - pathology; Prospective Studies; Prostatic Neoplasms - blood; Prostatic Neoplasms - complications; Prostatic Neoplasms - pathology; Prostatic Neoplasms - surgery; Robotic Surgical Procedures - methods

To evaluate the impact of Aquablation on circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in men with localized prostate cancer. This prospective study included subjects with biopsy-positive mpMRI visible lesions (PIRADS ≥3) who underwent Aquablation. Ten mL blood samples were collected before, during and after the p...