[Treatment of localized prostate cancer].
Treatments for localized prostate cancer include radical prostatectomy, brachytherapy, conformal external beam irradiation, and focused ultrasound. This paper describes the oncologic and functional results of each approach. The treatment choice depends on the patient's general status and on the results of biopsy and imaging studies. Watchful waiting and hormone therapy are other options for elderly patients.
Vallancien
Guy
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Urologie, Institut Montsouris, 42, boulevard Jourdan, 75014, Paris.
Cathelineau
Xavier
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Rozet
François
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Barret
Eric
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D001918:Brachytherapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011468:Prostatectomy; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy*; D020266:Radiotherapy, Conformal; D036761:Ultrasound, High-Intensity Focused, Transrectal