Resumen
This systematic review includes 23 studies about minimally invasive methods for selective treatment of localized prostate cancer. At present, standard treatment options for localized prostate cancer are active surveillance and whole-gland treatment (radical prostatectomy and radiotherapy). Regrettably, morbidities are represented by urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, and bowel dysfunction, which can worsen the quality of life without necessarily improving the patient?s oncological outcome. Minimally invasive methods have demonstrated encouraging results in terms of functional outcomes and low adverse events. The focus of this review is to update evidence about the oncological effectiveness of three minimally invasive techniques (cryoablation, irreversible electroporation, and microwave ablation).