Transperineal Cryoablation of Prostate

Overview

At Baxter Health, 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