Spermatogenesis and sexual function in patients after high-dose brachytherapy for prostate cancer
Introduction. Prostate cancer (PCa) is the most frequently diagnosed oncological disease in men in Russia. In the early stages of localized low- and intermediate risk PCa, radical prostatectomy or various methods of radiation therapy are performed, both approaches demonstrate similar oncological results. The number of cases of PCa at a younger age is increasing, which makes functional outcomes increasingly relevant issues when choosing a treatment approach, in particular, preserving erectile function, and according to some data, fertility.