Hemi-Ablative Prostate Brachytherapy

The treatment is limited to the hemigland that has been diagnosed with unilateral low to intermediate risk prostate cancer by means of pre-treatment staging with mpMRI and transperineal template biopsy. The affected hemigland will be treated with iodine-125 to a prescription dose of 145Gy. Patients will be assessed at baseline and subsequently at 6 weeks, 3, 6, 9, 12,18, 24 months after treatment with PSA and EN2 measurements and validated questionnaires relating to erectile, urinary, and bowel function and general health related quality of life. mpMRI and transperineal template biopsy will be performed 24 months after treatment.