Minimally invasive techniques of localized prostate cancer

Currently, prostate cancer (PCa) is one of the most important problem of modern medicine, including economical issue. The detection of PCa compared to any other cancers progressively increases with age. Currently, PCa is the most commonly diagnosed solid tumor. Radical prostatectomy and radiation therapy are considered standard of treatment for PCa. However, while excellent long-term oncologic results can be achieved, these methods are often associated with significant complication rate, which negatively affects the quality of life of patients. Technological advancement and their implementation in medicine have increased treatment opportunities in oncourology. The purpose of this literature review is to study alternative treatment methods of localized PCa and compare their efficiency with conventional therapy.