Thomas J. Polascik, MD, FACS, presented “Prostate Cryoablation: Tips and Tricks” for the Grand Rounds in Urology audience in February, 2020.
How to cite: Polascik, Thomas J. “Prostate Cryoablation: Tips and Tricks” February, 2020. Accessed Nov 2024. https://grandroundsinurology.com/prostate-cryoablation-tips-and-tricks/
Prostate Cryoablation: Tips and Tricks – Summary:
Thomas J. Polascik, MD, FACS, a professor of urology at the Duke Cancer Institute, gives an overview of tips and tricks for successful cryoablation of the prostate while avoiding preventable complications from the procedure. He discusses common areas of complication and injury during cryoablation, including sphincteric incontinence, rectal fistula, and urethral slough, as well as the possibility of incomplete ablation resulting in PSA recurrence. Dr. Polascik then outlines common reasons for injury or incomplete cover to the prostate, urethra, rectum, and sphincter, as well as techniques to ensure a successful cryoablation surgery.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Thomas J. Polascik, MD, FACS, is Professor of Surgery at Duke University Medical Center and the Director of Surgical Technology at the Duke Prostate and Urological Cancer Center. He is the Founder and Co-Director of the International Symposium on Focal Therapy and Imaging of Prostate and Kidney Cancer, which began at Duke in 2008. Dr. Polascik is the Editor of Imaging and Focal Therapy of Early Prostate Cancer. He is Founder and President of the Focal Therapy Society, as well as Director of Duke’s Society of Urologic Oncology Fellowship Training Program and the Genitourinary Program on Focal Therapy at the Duke Cancer Institute. He is the Medical Director of Duke’s Men’s Health Initiative Screening Event and is a governing member of several medical boards and societies. His clinical and research interests focus on prostate and kidney cancer. He has authored over 350 peer-reviewed manuscripts and book chapters.
