January 2026

UROLOGY

CASE REPORT: PROSTATE CANCER AND RECURRENCE AFTER ABLATIVE THERAPY

Ashley E. Ross, MD, PhD, reviews the case of a patient with intermediate-risk prostate cancer, from initial diagnosis and participation in an aquablation clinical trial to recurrence and definitive surgery, providing insights into emerging focal therapies and their role in modern prostate cancer care.
 
Key Highlights
  • Understanding ablative and focal therapy options for localized prostate cancer
  • Imaging advancements: MRI and PET PSMA for precise disease localization
  • Patient selection criteria for minimally invasive treatments
  • Surgical considerations after prior ablative therapy
  • Future directions and backup strategies when focal treatments fail
Ashley Ross, MD, PhD, Professor of Urology at Northwestern Medicine

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