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- •Foreword
- •Preface
- •Contents
- •Contributors
- •Imaging
- •Personal Preference
- •Introduction
- •Traditional Radical Therapies
- •Active Surveillance
- •Why Consider Focal Therapy?
- •Cancer Treatment Needs
- •Functional Outcomes
- •Conclusion
- •Introduction
- •Focal Therapy Candidates
- •The Index Lesion Theory
- •Further Prospective
- •Conclusions
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Renal Mass Biopsy
- •Approach
- •Cryoablation
- •Treatment Temperature
- •Radiofrequency Ablation
- •Treatment Temperature
- •Intraoperative Monitoring
- •Cryoablation
- •Radiofrequency Ablation
- •Recommended Imaging Follow-Up Protocol
- •Emerging New Ablative Modalities
- •Microwave Ablation
- •Irreversible Electroporation
- •Radiation Therapy
- •Oncological Outcomes
- •Local Recurrence-Free Survival
- •Overall Survival
- •Cryoablation Versus Radiofrequency Ablation
- •Complications
- •Conclusion
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Informed Consent
- •Why Focal Therapy?
- •References
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Conclusions
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Conclusions
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Prostate MRI
- •Robotic Surgery
- •Conclusion
- •References
- •Introduction
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Conclusions
- •References
- •Decipher
- •Oncotype DX
- •Prolaris
- •Limitations
- •Conclusion
- •References
- •Background
- •Androgen Manipulation
- •Conclusion
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Genomic Biomarkers
- •Genomic Heterogeneity
- •Targeted Biopsy Outcomes
- •Outcomes After Active Surveillance
- •Outcomes After Radical Prostatectomy
- •Conclusions
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Early Prostate MRI Consensus Meetings
- •PI-RADS v2
- •PI-RADS v2.1
- •PI-RADS Vs. Likert Score
- •MRI-Targeted Biopsies
- •Reporting Cancer Recurrence
- •MRI After Focal Therapy
- •Conclusion
- •References
- •MR Segmentation
- •US Segmentation
- •MR-US Registration/Fusion
- •Conclusion
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Ultrasound Elastography
- •Strain Elastography
- •Shear Wave Elastography
- •Patient Factors During FB
- •Discussion
- •Learning Curve
- •Core Number Optimization
- •Transrectal Versus Transperineal
- •Future Directions
- •Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse (ARFI) Imaging
- •Quantitative Ultrasound
- •Micro-Ultrasound
- •Multiparametric Ultrasound
- •Conclusions
- •References
- •Multi-Parametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Cognitive Fusion
- •In-Bore MRI-Guided Biopsy
- •Software-Based Image Coregistration
- •Registration Algorithms
- •Biopsy Needle Tracking
- •Biopsy Approach
- •Commercial Systems
- •Electromagnetic Tracking
- •Mechanical Position Encoders
- •Image-Based Tracking
- •Discussion
- •Conclusion
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Complications
- •Urinary Retention
- •Bleeding
- •Conclusion
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Institutional Examples
- •Setting
- •Results
- •Discussion
- •Summary
- •References
- •Introduction
- •PET-Guided Targeted Prostate Biopsy
- •Gallium-68 (68Ga)-Radiolabeled PSMA Ligands
- •Fluorine-18 (18F)-Radiolabeled PSMA Ligands
- •Gastrin-Releasing Peptide Receptor (GRPR)
- •Future Outlook
- •Conclusion
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Approach
- •Sampling
- •Core Length
- •Histologic Submission
- •BxChip™
- •Reporting Results
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Location: Treatment Factors
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Focal Therapy Nomenclature
- •Nerve-Sparing (Unilateral or Bilateral)
- •Hemi-Ablation
- •Anterior Hockey-Stick Ablation (Anterior Three-Fourth)
- •Posterior Hockey-Stick Ablation (Posterior Three-Fourth)
- •Targeted Focal Therapy
- •Quadrant (Zonal) Ablation
- •Conclusions
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Cryotherapy
- •Irreversible Electroporation (IRE)
- •Transurethral Ultrasound Ablation (TULSA)
- •High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU)
- •Surgery (Partial Prostatectomy)
- •Evolving Frontiers
- •Conclusion
- •References
- •Background
- •Procedure Selection
- •Patients’ Selection
- •Anesthesia
- •Perioperative Protocols
- •Procedure
- •Postoperative Period
- •Outcomes
- •Procedure Feasibility
- •Adverse Events
- •Outcomes
- •Conclusion
- •References
- •Clinical Background
- •Radiotherapy Techniques
- •Clinical Evidence About High-Dose Rate Interventional Radiotherapy (HDR IRT)
- •Clinical Evidence About Low-Dose Rate Interventional Radiotherapy (LDR IRT)
- •Clinical Evidence About Focal External Beam Radiotherapy (ERT)
- •Discussion
- •References
- •28: Focal Cryotherapy
- •Introduction
- •Focal Cryotherapy Procedure
- •Contemporary Focal Cryotherapy Series
- •Primary Focal Cryoablation
- •Salvage Focal Cryotherapy
- •Surveillance
- •Future Developments
- •Imaging
- •Cryotechnology
- •Immune Enhancer
- •References
- •Background
- •Energy Principles: Basic Science
- •Conclusion
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Early Studies
- •Phase 1 Clinical Trial (“Subtotal” Ablation)
- •Phase II (“TACT”) Clinical Trial (“Whole Gland” Ablation)
- •Patient Selection
- •Preoperative Imaging Planning
- •Intraoperative Considerations
- •Follow-Up Routine Post-Focal TULSA
- •Summary
- •References
- •Vapor 1 Study Results
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Robotic HIFU
- •Safety Features
- •Robotic HIFU Procedure
- •Intraoperative Monitoring
- •Built-in Contrast-Enhanced Transrectal Ultrasound
- •Postoperative Care
- •Follow-up
- •Oncologic Outcomes
- •Functional Outcomes
- •Complications
- •Conclusions
- •References
- •Indications
- •Contraindications
- •Preprocedure Workup
- •Technique
- •Outcomes
- •Complications
- •Controversies
- •Conclusion
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Posttreatment MRI Findings
- •High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU)
- •Focal Laser Ablation (FLA)
- •Irreversible Electroporation (IRE)
- •Focal Cryotherapy (FC)
- •Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)
- •Future Perspectives
- •Conclusion
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Oncological Outcomes
- •Biochemical Recurrence
- •Functional Outcomes
- •Perioperative Complications
- •Urinary
- •Sexual
- •Bowel
- •Decision Regret
- •Conclusion
- •References
- •36: Assessing Functional Outcomes After Focal Therapy
- •High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU)
- •Cryotherapy
- •Irreversible Electroporation (IRE)
- •Focal Brachytherapy
- •Focal Laser Ablation (FLA)
- •Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)
- •Microwave Ablation
- •Partial Prostatectomy
- •Bipolar Radiofrequency Ablation (bRFA)
- •Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE)
- •Urinary Function
- •IPSS
- •EPIC
- •ICIQ-SF
- •Erectile Function
- •IIEF
- •EPIC
- •Safety Outcomes
- •Clavien-Dindo
- •CTCAE
- •Physical/Mental Outcomes
- •SF-12
- •Monitoring Patients After Focal Therapy
- •References
- •Introduction
- •PSA Nadir
- •PSA Density
- •Other Molecular Biomarkers
- •Follow-Up Protocols After FT
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Postbrachytherapy Treatment Changes
- •Post High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) Treatment Changes
- •Post Cryotherapy Treatment Changes
- •Post Laser Ablation Changes
- •Post Photodynamic Therapy Changes
- •Post Irreversible Electroporation Changes
- •Interstitial Microwave Thermal Therapy
- •Radiofrequency Ablation
- •References
- •39: Salvage Treatment Following Focal Therapy
- •Introduction
- •Salvage Treatment Modalities
- •Repeat Ablation
- •Salvage Radical Treatment
- •Salvage Radical Prostatectomy
- •Salvage Radiotherapy
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Ensuring Appropriate Quality
- •Conclusion
- •References
- •Patient Selection
- •Posttreatment Follow-Up
- •Conclusions
- •References
- •Index

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ing a hemisphere of the prostate, cryotherapy was
the solitary available energy source [3–5]. The
eld’s armamentarium of ablative energy sources
has grown since then, adding high-intensity
focused ultrasound (HIFU), irreversible electroporation (IRE), photodynamic therapy (PDT),
focal laser ablation (FLA) or laser interstitial
thermotherapy, radiofrequency ablation (RFA),
focal brachytherapy, and TULSA-PRO.
Simultaneously, the eld evolved into one that is
image-based (MRI, Micro-Ultrasound, Microbubble enhanced Ultrasound), allowing the
energy delivery to be more targeted rather than
regional delivery based on systematic random
prostate biopsy.
Different regions of the prostate may be more
susceptible to the energy delivery of certain systems. For example, HIFU has limited penetration
to the anterior prostate; cryoablation may not
achieve lethal temperatures in the peri-urethral
location with the use of a urethral warming catheter; calcications may prohibit both visualization of the targeted prostate tissue and delivery of
energy. Additionally, treating certain regions or
volumes of prostate tissue may alter the associated morbidity or the oncologic efcacy. The
decision to use one or the other energy source is
inuenced by tumor location as different energy
sources have a different amount of carry-over to
normal, surrounding tissue, or may not carry far
enough around the target to eliminate the radiographically unseen cancer cells. For example,
treatment of patients with apical prostate tumors
may have a different morbidity prole than treatment of anterior prostate tumors because of the
close proximity of both erectile neurovascular
bundles and the urinary rhabdosphincter complex. We need to understand how location and the
energy delivered in this location inuence outcomes, both functional and oncologic.
As focal therapy moves from theory to clinically accepted practice, there is an increasing
need to be more granular in our reporting of the
treatment zone so that we can start to understand
the impact of energy source and location on treatment outcomes.
Hopstaken etal. evaluated all prostate focal
ablation studies between October 2015 and
December 2020 [6]. In reporting on 5827
patients identied from 72 studies, the studies
cited only that “Focal Ablation” or
“Hemiablation” was performed without any
more specicity on location and treatment volume. While this gross description provides us
with good evidence that we are generally providing patients with equivalent oncologic and
better functional outcomes, the deviation from
the median is wide. Within this deviation is the
opportunity to further rene our techniques to
improve all outcomes. Herein lies the importance of descriptive nomenclature that allows us
to communicate exactly what was done and
where so that we may further improve the personalization of our prostate cancer treatment
with greater precision and condence [7].
The nomenclature used to describe a treatment template is independent of the ablative
energy employed. Current techniques for focal
ablation can be described using one of these
terms with small modiers (e.g., Right dominant,
Left dominant, etc.).
Focal Therapy Nomenclature
Nerve-Sparing (Unilateral or Bilateral)
The destruction of all prostate tissue from base to
apex and from anterior to posterior, except the
posterior lateral region on one or both sides near
the expected location of the erectile neurovascular bundle(s) (Fig.24.1).
With cryoablation as the destructive energy
force, this template can be employed either with
or without the use of a cryoprobe positioned near
one or both erectile nerves, which is warmed with
pressurized helium. This template can also be
achieved with high-intensity focused ultrasound
(HIFU) where the energy is not directed laterally
near one or both neurovascular bundles.
It is well-recognized that the posterior/lateral location is a common site for prostate cancer. Canine data have raised concerns about
cancer control when this template is employed
[8]. Additionally, the location and trajectory of

24 Prostate Focal Therapy: Denitions andCommon Terminology
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Fig. 24.1 Bilateral nerve sparing ablation
the erectile nerves are now better described and
known to exist in a broad swath of peri-prostatic tissue, not in a single posterior lateral
location [9].
Hemi-Ablation
This is the unilateral (hemisphere) destruction of
all prostate tissue that is present to the left or right
of the urethra (dictated by the laterality of the targeted cancer) and from apex to base, and anterior
to posterior (Fig.24.2).
The theoretical benet is to maximally preserve the neurovascular bundle contralateral to
the treated, cancerous side of the prostate. This
can be thought of as unilateral nerve bundle preservation; however, the functional outcomes in the
reports by Bahn and Onik where this template
was employed are signicantly better than is
observed with unilateral nerve bundle preservation at radical prostatectomy [3, 4, 10].
Anterior Hockey-Stick Ablation (Anterior Three-Fourth)
Fig. 24.2 Hemi-ablation
Fig. 24.3 Anterior hockey stick (right dominant with left
wing)
under-sampled, unrecognized cancers within the
anterior region of the prostate contralateral to a
dominant cancer that exists within the dominantly treated prostate hemisphere [11]. At a
microscopic level, this template still provides
preservation of the contralateral neurovascular
bundle because of its delta shape in the periprostatic region; yet provides a signicant amount of
prostate gland ablation, especially in a region of
the prostate that is under-sampled by standard
transrectal prostate biopsy.
This is the extension of the hemi-ablation template across the midline only in the anterior
region of the prostate, contralateral to the dominant cancer (Fig.24.3).
Described rst by Ward et al., this template
has the theoretical benets of treating potentially
Posterior Hockey-Stick Ablation (Posterior Three-Fourth)
Posterior three-fourth ablation is the extension of
the hemi-ablation to include the contralateral pos-

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Fig. 24.4 Posterior hockey stick (right dominant with
left wing)
terior region (Fig.24.4). The template has the theoretical advantage of treating almost the entire
prostate peripheral zone while avoiding overlapping energy delivery to the urethra. However, the
posterior peripheral zone of the prostate is better
sampled than the anterior zone, and thus, contralateral signicant tumors are less likely to be unsampled by standard prostate biopsy. Additionally,
the delta-shaped neurovascular bundle is much
more likely to receive lethal energy with this template, potentially negating the intent to preserve
erectile function. A prospective study that employed
this template with HIFU as the ablative energy
resulted in a decreased time of catheter bladder
drainage compared to whole gland HIFU. Thus,
this template may offer an improvement in the urinary morbidity prole, especially when erectile
function is not adequate at baseline [12].
Targeted Focal Therapy
Targeted focal therapy intends to minimize the
collateral damage of surrounding normal prostate
tissue and accurately target a volume of the prostate limited by the volume of the cancer
(Fig.24.5).
Because our current ability to visualize prostate cancer within the prostate gland is not at
the level of sensitivity or specicity that exists
in other cancerous organ sites, this template
requires very accurate prostate mapping, usu-
Fig. 24.5 Targeted focal therapy
ally achieved through extensive prostate biopsy
to create a three-dimensional model of the prostate and its contained tumors [13]. It is proposed that such a denition of tumor location(s)
may be achieved through a transperineal template-guided saturation biopsy schema followed by co-registering a three-dimensional
image of the patient’s prostate with the histology [14]. Technical limitations to a saturation
mapping biopsy, such as respiratory movement,
needle deection, deformation of the prostate
with swelling, and contact of the needle upon
the capsule, have all called into question the
accuracy of the information obtained from this
type of extensive saturation biopsy. MP-MRI
may provide an alternative approach to target
acquisition. Studies using Magnetic Resonance
Imaging to visualize the delivery of ablative
energy are being conducted [15–17].
Eventually, it is expected that evolutions in
prostate cancer imaging will allow real-time
visualization of the tumor within the prostate and
will be sufciently sensitive and specic to guide
and monitor ablative therapy in real time.
Quadrant (Zonal) Ablation
Zonal ablation is conning the treatment to a
region, allowing broad margins beyond known
areas of cancer (Fig. 24.6). This form of focal
therapy is similar to targeted focal therapy, except
it recognizes the inherent inaccuracies of current
blinded biopsy strategies, thus ablating a zone of

24 Prostate Focal Therapy: Denitions andCommon Terminology
that describes what our intent is beyond the
vagueness of just “focal therapy” is necessary.
Our ideas and results will be better communicated with our peers through a common nomenclature. This enables an accurate level of
knowledge transfer to thoughtfully move this
therapy forward, thereby shifting the entire way
we approach men with prostate cancer.
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Fig. 24.6 Quadrant (zonal) ablation
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of normal tissue.
The limitation currently present in “knowing”
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imaging, has led to the concept of treating the
prostate in up to 12 different regions. This concept
allows the use of an accurate prostate biopsy mapping strategy that provides better assurance of an
equal sampling of all regions of the prostate [18].
Conceptually, the prostate is divided into anterior
and posterior zones consisting of the apex, middle, and base regions of the prostate. On the basis
of the biopsy ndings within each zone, ablation
of the cancerous zone is performed. This pattern
results in a greater rim or margin of regional tissue destruction than is achieved with targeted
focal therapy, thereby allowing for the lack of precision that may occur using even the most aggressive saturation biopsy or imaging physics (i.e.,
ultrasound wavelength or voxel limitations of
magnetic resonance spectroscopy).
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Focal Therapy forAnterior Cancers
MahdiMottaghi, ArnauldVillers, KaeJackTay,
JonathanOlivier, andBrunoNahar
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Introduction
While nding a precise denition for anterior
prostate cancer (APC) is challenging, in simplied terms, APCs are positioned anterior to the
prostatic urethra in the mid-prostate transition
zone (Fig.25.1a). The dominant segment of the
anterior prostate region is the transition zone
(TZ), followed by the anterior bromuscular
stroma (AFMS) and anterior horns of the peripheral zone (PZ). Estimates suggest that APCs
M. Mottaghi
Duke Cancer Institute and Duke University Medical
Center, Durham, NC, USA
e-mail: mahdi.mottaghi@duke.edu
A. Villers · J. Olivier
Univ. Lille, CHU Lille, Service Urologie, Andrologie,
Transplantation Rénale, Lille, France
e-mail: arnauld.villers@wanadoo.fr;
jonathan.olivier@chu-lille.fr
K. J. Tay
Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
e-mail: tay.kae.jack@singhealth.com.sg
B. Nahar (*)
Desai Sethi Urology Institute, Miller School of
Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA
e-mail: brunonahar@miami.edu
make up around 10–38% of total prostate cancer
diagnoses, with the percentages increasing in
more recent studies [2–5]. About 20% of APCs
are palpable in digital rectal examination, and
thus, they were historically underdiagnosed or
usually diagnosed at a later stage compared to
posterior tumors [6]. Due to the often late-stage
diagnosis of APC, there is a higher incidence of
positive surgical margins, incontinence, erectile
dysfunction, and biochemical recurrence, even
after undergoing radical prostatectomy [7, 8].
However, with the introduction of multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) and the latest reporting system
(PIRADS version 2.1, which has improved performance for TZ tumors), there is a relatively
higher potential for early-stage detection. APCs
present an ideal opportunity for the application of
focal therapy (FT) modalities in highly selected
individuals, as the distant location from neurovascular bundles maximizes the chances of
improved functional outcomes. Clinicians should
tailor the treatment modality or energy source
based on the size and location of the APC.This
personalized approach, known as the “à la carte”
model, helps in minimizing side effects. This
chapter will discuss the histopathological features, clinical aspects, and diagnostic challenges
of APCs, along with available focal treatment
options and future directions.
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Fig. 25.1 (a) Anterior prostate region relative to a hypo-
thetical horizontal line, typically drawn at the midpoint of
the prostatic urethra. Note the posterior location of seminal vesicles for better orientation. Rebello RJ, Oing C,
Knudsen KE, Loeb S, Johnson DC, Reiter RE, Gillessen
S, Van der Kwast T, Bristow RG.Prostate cancer. Nat Rev
Dis Primers. 2021 Feb 4;7 (1):9, Springer Nature. (b)
Blue: APCs that develop in central TZ; Pink: APCs that
Anatomy andHistopathology
The initial understanding of the zonal anatomy of
the prostate goes back to the nineteenth century
and ourished in 1968 when McNeal explained
three histologically distinct zones (central,
peripheral, and transition) and considered the
APCs as TZ-originated tumors [9]. Later, APCs
were dened as tumors anterior to the prostatic
urethra of the mid-gland, which includes anterior
horns of the PZ. While some denitions previously included an estimated distance of 17mm
from the rectal wall beyond the area sampled by
posterior biopsies, but this denition is less applicable in the era of mpMRI. Present, clinically
relevant anatomy of the prostate based on the
develop near the anterior lateral borders of TZ; Green:
AFMS cancers can originate from either PZ or TZ and
within the posterior borders of AFMS.Regardless of origin, APCs can bulge anteriorly due to age-related TZ
hyperplasia. Courtesy of Bouyé, S. etal., Transition zone
and anterior stromal prostate cancers: Zone of origin and
intraprostatic patterns of spread at histopathology.
Prostate, 2009 69: 105-113 [1]
PIRADS version 2.1 sector map divides the prostate into 38 regions/sectors (overall 18 anterior
zones) plus two sectors for the seminal vesicles
and one for the external urethral sphincter
(Fig.25.2) [10].
Almost half of the APCs are in PZ anterior
horns, 30–35% in the anterior TZ, and 15–20% in
the AFMS [5, 11]. TZ-originated cancers generally show favorable pathologic features and lower
biochemical recurrence rates. Even when TZ
cancers show high-grade pathology, they produce
signicantly higher PSA (with a higher likelihood of detection through PSA screening) but
lower lymph node invasion, extra-prostatic extension (EPE), positive surgical margins, and seminal vesicle invasion [12, 13].

25 Focal Therapy forAnterior Cancers
Fig. 25.2 Sector map of the prostate. Thirty-eight
regions/sectors of standardized MRI prostate reporting
scheme. Posteriorly (p), axial sections at the apex and
mid-gland are subdivided into six sectors, while the base
has two additional regions. Anteriorly (a), the prostate is
divided into six regions at each axial level. Reprinted from
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Prevalence andDiagnosis
The histologic prevalence of pure anterior/
anterior- dominant PCa is between 10% and 38%
[2–5]. Three studies with a cumulative sample
size of over 4100 showed that about 35% of
APCs originated from TZ, while almost half had
PZ origin [5, 11, 14]. Interestingly, most of these
APCs were found in the mid-gland (Fig. 25.3),
followed by the apex, with the highest anatomical
distribution of PCa being between the mid-gland
and apex (0.5–1.3cm from the apex, where the
prostatic glandular boundary tapers and meets
the urethral sphincter) [5, 11, 14–17]. Clinical
adoption of mpMRI increased the clinical diagnosis of APCs over time. As the nodularity and
density of the prostatic hyperplasia are heterogeneous, the interpretation of TZ lesions has always
been a challenge (Fig.25.4a). Several validations
of PIRADS versions from 2012 (v.1) to 2019
(v2.1) showed that the detection of PZ tumors
enhanced signicantly in each version, but this
improvement was less pronounced for TZ cancers [18]. Thus, TZ cancers remain an area with
signicant inter-reader disagreement rates.
Additionally, an examination of anterior partial
prostatectomies indicated that tumor volumes in
the anterior region of the prostate are frequently
underestimated due to the challenges in MRI
interpretation in the TZ and AFMS [19]. As mentioned earlier, benign prostatic hyperplasia dislocates the APCs anteriorly (Fig. 25.1b).
Interestingly, MRI often indicates higher false
positive rates for EPE in APCs located in the
transition zone, as opposed to anterior lesions in
the peripheral zone [20].
The spread patterns of APCs also present challenges. Although primary APCs originating from
the PZ and TZ typically expand into their
corresponding region in AFMS (anterolateral and
anteromedial, respectively), this occurs in only
about 60% of APC cases. Thus, when evaluating
AFMS mpMRI, PIRADS version 2.1 recommends using the criteria of the most likely tumor
origin (either PZ or TZ). However, exact determination of the AFMS tumor origin is not always
possible with MRI and serves as a limitation for
this scoring system.

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Fig. 25.3 (a) Demonstrates largest anteroposterior
dimensions on sagittal plane of 69 <2 cc APCs of a ~60 g
prostate. Histologic prevalence of APCs is lowest in the
prostate base and highest in the low-mid gland to apex.
Blue, pink, and green colors correspond to the APC origins (Fig. 25.1b). (b) The special distribution of eight
APCs with different volumes. TZ-originated APCs extend
from the base toward the apex. Each APC is shown by the
surface area outlined by the farthest cancer limits along
two axes: anteroposterior and vertical (from base to apex).
Courtesy of Bouyé, S. etal., Transition zone and anterior
stromal prostate cancers: Zone of origin and intraprostatic
patterns of spread at histopathology. Prostate, 2009 69:
105-113 [1]
Fig. 25.4 (a) The radical prostatectomy section with
the corresponding whole mount slide with right-sided
PCa plus left-side extension (solid line on pathology
slide) at the posterior PZ.Note the heterogeneity of
the normal left anterior quadrant (dashed circle) with a
dense (arrowhead), a spongy (asterisk), and a cystic
nodule (x sign) on both slides. All have normal
corresponding histology on the whole-mount slide. (b)
The cancer core (dashed circle) is predominantly
visible, yet it extends tentacles (arrowhead) that are
challenging to visualize using contemporary imaging
modalities. All pathological pictures are courtesy of
Thomas M Wheeler, MD
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It should be noted that any imaging modality
may underestimate tumor size, as pathologic specimens reveal extensions from the tumor core to the
periphery (Fig. 25.4b), which are challenging to
detect by using current imaging modalities. Schaer
etal. developed and validated a micro- ultrasound
risk score to predict clinically signicant APC and
reported median sensitivity and specicity of 72%
and 68%, respectively [21]. Further research is
needed to compare the effectiveness of this newer
modality with multiparametric MRI (mpMRI).
However, integrating imaging with articial intelligence may enhance detection rates, a topic that is
explored toward the end of this chapter.
Rationale andPatient Selection
The rising utilization of mpMRI has led to a
higher detection rate of APC at a smaller size and
stage. Such solitary, non-apical nodule in the
anterior portion of the prostate has sufcient distance from neurovascular bundles, making it an
ideal target for focal treatment with minimal sexual and urinary adverse effects. Outside of these
highly selective cases, selecting patients for APC
focal therapy requires several considerations:
First and foremost, the location of the tumor is
critical. The proximity of apical APCs to the
urethral sphincter poses challenges for ther-
mal ablation. This is true even for robotic radi-
cal prostatectomy, where the risk of
incontinence is higher with apical lesions
close to the sphincter [7]. Although further
studies are required to suggest a modality for
apical APC, irreversible electroporation could
be suggested if treatment margins are dened
at least 9mm from the region of interest.
Second, periurethral tumor is a relative contrain-
dication for thermal ablation. Moreover, api-
cal tumors are more commonly periurethral,
which heightens the risk of treatment failure.
Third, management of APCs that are closer than
5–10 mm to the bladder neck requires extra
caution as the rates of irritative or obstructive
lower urinary tract symptoms are higher.
Alternatively, it is of utmost importance to
consider more frequent follow-ups in patients
with APCs close to the bladder neck and apex.
This is because a surgeon’s careful approach
to avoid complications could lead to a higher
rate of in-eld recurrence [22].
Finally, for treating anterior tumors, it is ideal to
opt for modalities that utilize a transperineal
approach rather than transrectal, such as HighIntensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU). While
novel HIFU machines might access higher
areas of the prostate, there is always a risk of
energy dispersion as the ultrasound waves
travel through the tissue. However, the transperineal approach offers direct targeting and
treatment of APCs, reducing such risks.
Modalities forFocal Management
ofAPCs
Cryotherapy
Image-guided cryoablation is an effective treatment option for APCs because its transperineal
approach enables precise, direct targeting of the
cancerous cells. Furthermore, APCs are located
away from nerve bundles which gives the chance
of maximum preservation of the erectile function. While the nuances of the techniques are presented elsewhere in this textbook, the ability to
choose/adjust the ice-ball size is substantially
important for anterior tumors and empowers the
urologist to choose the shape of ablation and to
avoid neighboring structures (i.e., urethra, symphysis pubis, etc.). Another important technical
point in the anterior apical lesion is the placement
of a temperature probe at the anterior apex to
monitor for possible thermal damage to the
sphincter. In a proof-of-concept study, Sze and
colleagues presented 17 men with anterior GG2
or less lesions treated with cryotherapy. All postablation biopsies of region-of-interest (ROI)
were negative [23], remained continent, and
experienced no changes in their sexual function.
Shah etal. studied 122 men (65.5% had APC, and
19.7% had both APC and posterior lesion) with
high- and intermediate-risk PCa and found a
3-year failure-free survival (FFS) rate of 90.5%.
After stratication based on NCCN risk groups,
FFS rates were 84.7% in the high-risk group and
93.3% for the intermediate-risk group [24]. At
the last follow-up, none of the 69 patients experi-
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