Dove Medical Press is pleased to announce a new Article Collection in Research and Reports in Urology, dedicated to the transformative role of focal therapy in the management of prostate cancer. Since its clinical introduction, focal therapy has revolutionized patient care, offering benefits in preserving urinary and sexual function, minimizing treatment-related morbidity, and enabling targeted cancer control.

Given the importance of focal therapy in managing prostate cancer, Research and Reports in Urology invites submissions of original research articles, reviews, and perspectives exploring the clinical efficacy, safety, mechanisms of action, and real-world application of these paradigm-shifting therapies. 

This collection, edited by Editor-in-Chief Professor Panagiotis J Vlachostergios, is part of the new Game Changer series of Article Collections, spotlighting breakthrough therapies that redefine standards of care and deliver game-changing improvements in patient outcomes. 

While the call welcomes manuscripts across the broad spectrum of focal therapy in prostate cancer, the Editors are particularly interested in submissions addressing the following priority areas:

• Patient selection and biomarkers: advances in MRI-guided targeting, genomic profiling, and risk stratification for focal therapy candidacy.
• Energy modalities and technologies: comparative outcomes of HIFU, cryotherapy, laser ablation, and irreversible electroporation.
• Long-term oncologic outcomes: disease-free survival, recurrence patterns, and integration with active surveillance protocols.
• Complications and side effects: Short-term (urinary retention, infection) vs. long-term risks (erectile dysfunction), management strategies for adverse events.
• Technological advancements: AI in treatment planning and imaging interpretation, robotics/real-time imaging integration and nanotechnology, combination therapies (e.g., focal ablation + immunotherapy)

Papers published within the Game Changer series will benefit from additional promotional activities across Taylor and Francis, increasing the discoverability and visibility of your research.

All manuscripts submitted to this Article Collection will undergo desk assessment and peer-review as part of our standard editorial process. Please review the journal Aims and Scope and author submission instructions prior to submitting a manuscript.

The deadline for submissions is 1 April 2026.

Please submit your manuscript on our website, quoting the promo code BICXO for a 20% discount on the Article Processing Charge and to indicate that your submission is for consideration in this Article Collection.

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