Feasibility of water vapor thermal therapy for treating lower urinary tract symptoms in men with localized prostate cancer on active surveillance: a case series
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Prostate cancer is a common malignancy, with many men on active surveillance for localized, low-risk disease also experiencing lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Water Vapor Thermal Therapy (WVTT) is a minimally invasive BPH treatment, but its safety and efficacy in this setting are unclear.
CASE DESCRIPTION
We report three men with localized PCa on active surveillance who underwent WVTT for LUTS.
CONCLUSIONS
WVTT appears safe and potentially effective in treating LUTS, especially in those with lower-risk disease and smaller prostate volumes. Further research is needed to confirm safety, efficacy, and optimal patient selection.
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