IMAGE GUIDED PROSTATE CANCER TREATMENTS

1. Current Scope of Prostate Cancer
2. Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging of the Prostate
3. Advanced Ultrasound: Prostate Elastography and Photoacoustic Imaging
4. Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound in Prostate Cancer
5. Power Doppler Imaging of Prostate Cancer
6. Doppler Histogram Vessel Density Analysis
7. MR Imaging of the Prostate
8. MR Imaging Localization of Prostate Tumors
9. Diffusion-Weighted Whole-Body Imaging: Tumor Staging Applications
10. MRI-Guided Biopsy
11. MRI-Ultrasound Fusion Imaging
12. Clinical Applications of Ultrasound, Doppler Ultrasound, MRI, and DCE-MRI
13. Intraprostatic Cancer
14. Focal Tumors: Extraprostatic
15. Metastatic Disease
16. Diagnosing, Treating, and Reversing Prostate Cancers with Hormonal and Nutritional Intervention
17. Imaging Detection of Regression and Recurrence
18. Laser Principles
19. Focal Laser Ablation of the Prostate
20. Focal Therapy for Prostate Cancer Using Irreversible Electroporation
21. Photodynamic Therapy
22. High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound for the Treatment of Prostate Cancer

Image-Guided Prostate Cancer Treatments is a comprehensive reference and practical guide on the technology and application of ultrasound and MRI in the male pelvis, with special attention to the prostate. The book is organized into three main sections, the first of which is devoted to general aspects of imaging and image-guided treatments. The second section provides a systematic overview of the application of ultrasound and MRI to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the lower urinary tract. Performance of the ultrasound and MRI studies is explained, and the normal and abnormal pathological anatomy is reviewed. Correlation with the ultrasound in the same plane is provided to assist in understanding the MRI sequences. Biopsy and interventional procedures, ultrasound-MRI fusion techniques, and image-guided therapies, including focused ultrasound, photodynamic therapy, microwave and laser ablation, are all fully covered. The third section focuses on securing treatment effectiveness and the use of follow-up imaging to ensure therapeutic success and detect tumor recurrence at an early stage, which is vital given that prompt focal treatment of recurrence is very successful. Here, particular attention is paid to the role of Doppler ultrasound and DCE-MRI technologies. This book, containing a wealth of high-quality illustrations based on high-end equipment, will acquaint beginners with the basics of prostate ultrasound and MRI, while more advanced practitioners will learn new skills, means of avoiding pitfalls, and ways of effectively relating the imaging and image-guided treatments to the clinical situation. The information provided will permit a tailored approach in dealing with specific pathologic issues.

Features
• Systematic overview of the application of ultrasound and MRI in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the lower urinary tract
• Detailed information on image-guided therapies, including focused ultrasound, photodynamic therapy, and microwave and laser ablation
• Numerous high-quality illustrations based on high-end equipment
• Represents the state of the art in Non Invasive Imaging and Minimally Invasive Ablation Treatment (MIAT)