MRI-guided interventions for fast diagnosis and focal treatment of (recurrent) prostate cancer

This dissertation explores new MRI-guided techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.

MRI-guided biopsy is shown to be highly accurate and safe, enabling cancer detection with fewer biopsies, although its use is limited by time and cost. New techniques help make these procedures faster and more efficient.

In addition, the research demonstrates that MRI can be used to accurately monitor and guide cryoablation (freezing therapy). This treatment appears to be a feasible option for recurrent prostate cancer when carefully applied, offering a good balance between effectiveness and side effects.