Salvage HIFU for recurrent prostate cancer after radiotherapy

Recurrent disease following primary radiotherapy for localized prostate cancer is a common problem, occurring in up to 46% of patients. For these patients, therapeutic options include salvage prostatectomy, salvage cryotherapy, salvage high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), hormonal therapy or observation. This review will focus on the emerging evidence for salvage HIFU. There are no randomized or prospective studies in this area. Efficacy...