| Pros: |
Cons: |
| A minimally invasive treatment with rapid return to normal activities |
Chance of cure is less well proven over a 10 year period that with other treatments |
| Is often effective in advanced Prostate Cancer (when other treatments are less effective) |
Chance of impotence is high with cryosurgery |
| Very few urinary side effects |
PSA may not be zero, and may fluctuate as with radiation options |
| Can be repeated, and doesn't preclude any type of future treatment |
Quality of results can be highly dependent on experience of surgeon and institution |
| Can be used in cases of Seed Implant failure or Radiation failure |
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