Basic and Advanced Techniques in Prostate Brachytherapy

CRC Press

Basic and Advanced Techniques in Prostate BrachytherapyAuthor(s): Adam P. Dicker, Gregory Merrick, Leonard Gomella, Richard K. Valicenti, Frank Waterman\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: CRC Press\nISBN-13: 9781841842981, 978-1841842981\nSynopsis\nProstate brachytherapy (transperineal interstitial implantation of the prostate with either permanent or temporary radioactive sources) has evolved into a sophisticated and definitive treatment modality, used either as monotherapy or in combination with external beam radiation therapy for the treatment of prostate cancer. This popular form of therapy is frequently integrated with neoadjuvant and/or concurrent androgen suppression therapy in the intermediate and advanced risk patient. This book covers both basic and advanced techniques for prostate brachytherapy and is appropriate for the practitioner who is anticipating or currently performing permanent radioactive seed implants. A partial list.