Salvage Therapy for Prostate Cancer

When Prostate Cancer Returns: Navigating Salvage Therapy

Recurrence after primary treatment for prostate cancer presents a difficult clinical challenge. Salvage Therapy for Prostate Cancer brings together international experts to examine the full range of second-line options, from salvage radical prostatectomy to modern radiotherapy, focal therapies, and advanced imaging. Each chapter focuses on practical decision-making and the evidence that supports it.

What This Medical eBook Covers

The editors and contributors address the most important questions facing clinicians when primary therapy fails. Readers will find detailed discussions of:

• Robotic, laparoscopic, and open salvage radical prostatectomy
• Salvage radiotherapy and re-irradiation strategies
• Brachytherapy, cryotherapy, and high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU)
• Imaging with MRI and PET for detecting recurrent disease
• Salvage lymph node dissection and metastasectomy
• Management of urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction after salvage treatment

Built for Real Clinical Decision-Making

Throughout the book, the focus stays practical. The authors link treatment choices to outcomes, predictors of recurrence, and patient selection. Rather than offering a single algorithmic path, the book presents the options, the evidence, and the considerations that help clinicians tailor salvage therapy to the individual patient.

Expert Perspectives from Around the World

Edited by Sanchia S. Goonewardene, Raj Persad, Karen Ventii, David Albala, and Declan Cahill, this volume draws on contributors from leading urology and oncology centres. Their collective experience provides a balanced view of both established approaches and evolving trial-based therapies.

A Resource for Urologists and Oncology Teams

Urologists, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, radiologists, and specialist nurses will find this a useful reference for understanding the current landscape of salvage therapy. The content is also relevant for trainees who need a solid foundation in managing recurrent prostate cancer.

This digital edition offers convenient access to the complete text, including all chapters, references, and clinical insights, making it a valuable addition to your medical library.