The Effects of Focal Therapy for Prostate Cancer on Sexual Function: A Combined Analysis of Three Prospective Trials
This 2016 study analyzed sexual function outcomes in 118 men with localized prostate cancer treated with high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) across three prospective trials. Patients had PSA ≤15 ng/ml, Gleason score ≤4+3, and stage ≤T3aN0M0. The International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-15) scores declined significantly at 1 month post-treatment but