Prevalence and outcomes of focal ablation versus prostatectomy for elderly patients with prostate cancer: a population-based study

• Published in: Journal of the National Cancer Center Vol. 2; no. 1; pp. 25 - 32
• Main Authors: Zheng, Yongqiang, Ye, Yuzhong, Chen, Lezong, Ma, Zikun, Liu, Lei, Cheng, Gong, Xiao, Wen, Liu, Yuenan, Liu, Jingchong, Miao, Qi, Wei, Zhihao, Ruan, Hailong, Zhang, Xiaoping
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier B.V 01.03.2022; Elsevier
• Subjects: Focal ablation; Hematology, Oncology, and Palliative Medicine; Oncology; Prostate cancer; Prostatectomy; Prostatectomy; Prostate cancer; Focal ablation

Despite rapid advances in the treatment of prostate cancer (PCa), the optimal treatment for elderly patients with PCa remains unclear due to a lack of high-quality evidence. This study aimed to evaluate whether surgical procedures are beneficial for PCa patients aged 75 years and older and compare t...