Focal Therapies (Laser Photocoagulation, Transpupillary Thermotherapy, Cryotherapy)

Treatment for Retinoblastoma

Typical Dosage: Not applicable

Effectiveness
90%
Safety Score
75%
Clinical Trials
0
Participants
0

Comparative Safety Scale(Higher is safer)

Cyanide☠️
Meth💀
Cigarettes🚬
Chemo☢️
Alcohol🍺
Morphine💊
Antibiotics💉
Tylenol💊
Exercise🏃
Water💧
75
DangerousModerateSafe
Treatment Details
Dosage Range
Not applicable
Time to Effect
immediate (full regression 2-4 weeks)
Treatment Duration
1-3 sessions
Evidence Quality
HIGH
Confidence Score
90%confidence in effectiveness data
Health Economics
Annual Cost of Care
Drug Cost:$200
Monitoring:$12,000
Side Effect Mgmt:$300
Total Annual:$12,500
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Cost-Effectiveness Rating
EXCELLENT
QALYs Gained
20
Outcome-Based Costs
Cost per Responder
$14,205
Cost per Remission
$14,205
Comparison vs Systemic Chemotherapy
Cost Difference
$-62,500/year
Less expensive
QALY Difference
+0.75 QALYs
Better outcomes
Dominance
DOMINATESBetter + cheaper
Focal Therapies (Laser Photocoagulation, Transpupillary Thermotherapy, Cryotherapy) Outcomes

for Retinoblastoma

Efficacy Outcomes
Overall Effectiveness
+90%
Response Rate
+88%
Remission Rate
+88%
Common Side Effects
Local tissue damage (scarring)
+15%
Temporary vision changes
+10%
Retinal detachment
+1%
Vitreous hemorrhage
+1%

Sources:

nih.gov
pediatricretinoblastoma.com
cancer.org

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