Innovations and Emerging Trends in Prostate Cancer Management: A Literature Review

Nazeer Ibraheem1, Momen Abdelglil2, Andrew Wanees3

  • 1Urology, The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton, GBR.

Cureus
|November 8, 2024
PubMed

Insights

This review explores prostate cancer (PC) treatments, from historical methods to advanced robotic surgery and AI. It offers insights into current therapies, ongoing trials, and future directions for PC management.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Medical Technology

Background:

  • Prostate cancer (PC) is a significant global health concern, being the second most diagnosed cancer in men and a leading cause of cancer-related mortality.
  • Recent advancements have introduced diverse treatment modalities for PC, including hormonal therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapies, immunotherapy, and precision medicine.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of prostate cancer (PC) treatment modalities.
  • To evaluate current therapeutic techniques, explore the role of robotic surgery and artificial intelligence (AI) in PC management, and examine ongoing clinical trials and emerging procedures.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of historical and current prostate cancer (PC) treatment modalities.
  • Analysis of the integration of robotic surgery and artificial intelligence (AI) in PC diagnosis and management.
  • Examination of ongoing clinical trials and emerging procedures in PC treatment.

Main Results:

  • PC treatment has evolved significantly, incorporating a wide range of therapies from hormonal treatments to precision medicine.
  • Robotic surgery and AI are increasingly utilized, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and disease progression management in PC.
  • The review identifies challenges and future research directions in PC treatment.

Conclusions:

  • The comprehensive review highlights the dynamic landscape of prostate cancer (PC) treatment, emphasizing the impact of technological advancements like robotics and AI.
  • Understanding these evolving aspects is crucial for guiding future research and clinical practice in PC management.
  • This review contributes to a thorough understanding of the complex and emerging context of PC treatment.

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