Department of Urology, Rostock University, Rostock, Germany.
Panminerva Med. 2010 Sep;52(3):183-8.
Permanent prostate brachytherapy by implantation of radioactive isotope seeds has become a widely accepted treatment modality for localized prostate cancer. Clinical outcome data are mature and show excellent long-term PSA recurrence-free survival over 10 years in patients with low risk tumours. Results are dependent on patient selection and implant quality. Preservation of erectile function can be achieved in younger previously potent men and aided by medical treatment.
放射性同位素种子永久性前列腺近距离放疗已成为局部前列腺癌广泛接受的治疗方式。临床结果数据成熟，显示低危肿瘤患者 10 年以上 PSA 无复发生存率极佳。结果取决于患者选择和植入物质量。对于年轻的、以前有勃起功能的男性，可以通过药物治疗来实现勃起功能的保留。
