What is 'prostate cryotherapy'?

What is 'prostate cryotherapy'?

Mark Vogel (Board Certified Urologist) gives expert video advice on: What is 'prostate cryotherapy'?; Who is eligible to receive prostate cryotherapy?; What are the advantages and disadvantages of prostate cryotherapy?

Cryotherapy involves inserting hollow needles into the prostate under ultrasound guidance and instilling liquid nitrogen to freeze the prostate tissue. The hope with this treatment is that the cancer cells will be killed.