This course covers treatment options for prostate cancer, ranging from active surveillance to various therapies including surgery, radiation therapy, and newer focal therapies. The focal therapies discussed include High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), Magnetic resonance guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS), Transurethral ultrasound ablation (TULSA), and MRI-guided cryoablation. The course aims to educate healthcare professionals on precision medicine, the continuum of prostate cancer care, and post-focal therapy treatments. The teaching method involves detailed lectures on each therapy option, clinical guidelines, historical perspectives, and considerations for patient outcomes. The intended audience includes healthcare professionals specializing in urology, oncology, and related fields.
Treating Prostate Cancer - Active Surveillance, Surgery, Radiation Therapy, and New Focal Therapies
Stanford University via YouTube
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Treatment Options
Clinical Guidelines
Historical Perspective
Why do we do prostatectomy
Prostate cancer care Continuum
Precision medicine
HIFU
TakeHome Points
Questions
Additional treatments after focal therapy
Focal therapy for macroscopic extension
Sexual function and recovery
Focal therapy
Gleason score
Surgery or radiation
Preventing recurring prostate cancer
What percentage of patients have had to have another procedure
Whats the repeat percentage when you see before
Taught by
Stanford Health Care
