How to cite: Chen, Chung-Hsin. “Prostate Cryoablation in Taiwan” August 2020. Accessed Dec 2024. https://dev.grandroundsinurology.com/prostate-cryoablation-in-taiwan/
Prostate Cryoablation in Taiwan – Summary:
Chung-Hsin Chen, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Urology at National Taiwan University in Taipei, Taiwan, discusses prostate cryoablation in Taiwanese patients. Chen addresses considerations for patient selection regarding prostate cryoablation, including indications as well as absolute and relative contraindications. Following this, he describes the mechanisms of cryoablation and proactive rectal warming probes, giving examples of what treatment plans might look like. Finally, he examines the effects of cryoablation as indicated by several studies, focusing on three main points: the oncological outcomes of Taiwanese patients are similar to the cryo online data (COLD) registry, the oncological outcomes of cryoablation is similar to radical prostatectomy in his group’s research, and most post-cryoablation complications were preventable or reducible.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. Chung-Hsin Chen comes from Kaohsiung City in Taiwan. After graduating from medical school (?) he obtained his PhD degree from National Taiwan University. Currently, he is a practising urologist and an Associate Professor in Urology at National Taiwan University in Taipei, Taiwan. He has served as a member of the Taiwan Urological Association (TUA) for many years and is the current Deputy Secretary General of TUA. His research focuses on urological malignancies, including prostate cancer and urothelial cancer.
