Transperineal Cryoablation of Prostate

Overview

At Baxter Regional, one option for prostate cancer is Cryotherapy which freezes and kills cancerous prostate tissue. Cryotherapy can be used as an alternative to a complete removal of the prostate gland.

Advances in technology have significantly reduced the negative side effects associated with cryotherapy, although long-term sexual dysfunction is still possible.

Cryotherapy can be used in early-stage prostate cancer or if other treatments have failed to remove the cancerous cells.

Who is Eligible

Cryotherapy might be recommended:

• As the primary treatment for cancer in early-stage cancer that is localized to your prostate
• After other treatments of prostate cancer that has returned

Cryotherapy for prostate cancer isn't recommended for men:

• Who have normal sexual function
• Who have previously had surgery for rectal or anal cancer
• Whose prostates can't be monitored during the procedure
• Who have large tumors that can't be treated without damaging surrounding tissue and organs

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