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  • Prostate brachytherapy is a well-established treatment for low-risk prostate cancer.
  • It demonstrates high biochemical control rates with low toxicity compared to surgery and external beam radiotherapy.
  • Recent advancements indicate a promising future for this therapeutic modality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent innovations in prostate brachytherapy.
  • To highlight the expanding role and future potential of brachytherapy in prostate cancer management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent literature and clinical advancements in prostate brachytherapy.
  • Discussion of novel isotopes (Palladium-103, Cesium-131) and their applications.
  • Exploration of brachytherapy's role in combination therapy and as focal therapy, aided by MRI.

Main Results:

  • Expanded indications for permanent implant brachytherapy to favorable intermediate-risk patients.
  • Demonstrated benefits of brachytherapy as a boost in external beam radiotherapy for intermediate/high-risk patients.
  • Increasing adoption of high-dose-rate brachytherapy and MRI-guided planning.

Conclusions:

  • Prostate brachytherapy continues to evolve with significant innovations.
  • These advancements enhance its efficacy and broaden its applicability across various risk groups.
  • Brachytherapy is poised to remain a key treatment option for prostate cancer.