Prostate Cancer · Short answers
Vanquish Water Vapor Ablation for Prostate Cancer: who is a candidate?
Vanquish is a focal therapy in which steam destroys a targeted area of the prostate.
The short answer
Vanquish is a focal therapy in which steam destroys a targeted area of the prostate.
A closer look
Candidates can include men whose cancer is Gleason 6 or Gleason 7 and who want a reduced chance of leakage and erection problems. Our urologists use anesthesia and do it in our surgery centers, and the procedure lasts about an hour.
A catheter goes home with you for three to seven days. Burning and urinary irritation are common at first.
Because the treatment is newer, its long-term results are still under study. Follow-up then means PSA tests and MRI, and sometimes biopsies.
How we talk about this in Johns Creek and Cumming
We wrote this for patients who already receive care at our Johns Creek or Cumming office, and for people who are new to these offices. The Johns Creek and Cumming teams can take the next step with you once you book or call.
A related official video
An official Advanced Urology video on this topic.
Watch: #020 - Decoding PSMA PET / CT for Prostate CancerWhat the video covers. Titled "#020 - Decoding PSMA PET / CT for Prostate Cancer." The public description covers a prostate specific membrane antigen positron emission tomography and computed tomography scan, used to look for prostate cancer.
Where to read more
- Our page on this topic
- Johns Creek Clinic & Surgery Center
- Cumming Clinic
- Read this topic on learn.advancedurology.com
- Related page on advancedurology.com
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Vanquish Water Vapor Ablation for Prostate Cancer: who is a candidate?
Vanquish is a focal therapy in which steam destroys a targeted area of the prostate.
Can I discuss this at either office?
Yes. We see patients at the Johns Creek Clinic & Surgery Center and at the Cumming Clinic. Mention prostate cancer when you book, and we will place the visit.
Request a visit at Advanced Urology to go over your options. Call 678-344-8900 or Book online.
Whenever a visit would help, the Johns Creek and Cumming teams are a phone call or a booked appointment away.