Pilot study of radiofrequency interstitial tumor ablation (RITA) for the treatment of radio‐recurrent prostate cancer

To prospectively evaluate the feasibility, safety, morbidity, and preliminary efficacy of radiofrequency interstitial tumor ablation (RITA) for the focal treatment of patients with local prostate cancer recurrence.

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