Cryosurgery
Treatment
Procedure
FAQS
Treatment
Cryosurgery, is a technique that involves controlled freezing of the prostate gland. It is most suitable for men whose cancer is confined to the prostate. Cryosurgery is a minimally invasive procedure. Many times, it’s preferred to more traditional kinds of surgery because of its minimal pain and scarring.
Procedure
The procedure is performed in the operation room without any incisions.Depending upon the size of the prostate, small needles called 6-8 Cryo probes are directed into the prostate using ultrasound guidance. Two freezing cycles are performed and a catheter is left at the end of the procedure for a few days to allow any swelling to resolve.
FAQS
- Men with cancer in the prostate gland that hasn’t spread to other parts of the body
- Men who aren’t well enough to get radiation or procedure
- When the goal isn’t to cure, it may be useful for men who have cancer that has spread beyond the prostate gland and need treatment for symptoms
- Sometimes it’s used for men who have had unsuccessful results with radiation therapy
