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HIFU, which is short for High Intensity Focused Ultrasound, is a therapy that destroys prostate tissue with rapid heat elevation, which essentially "cooks" the tissue. Ultrasound energy, or sound waves, is focused at a specific location and at that "focal point," the temperature raises to almost 90 degrees Celsius in a matter of seconds. Any tissue at the "focal point" is destroyed; however, any tissue outside of the focal point remains unharmed.
In most cases, HIFU is a 1-4 hour, one-time procedure performed on an out-patient basis under spinal anesthesia.
HIFU is non invasive, non surgical and radiation free. It can be repeated if necessary and can also be used as a salvage technique if other prostate cancer treatments fail. To find out if HIFU treatment is right for you, simply fill out this form and we will contact you as soon as possible.
1 comment:
It's great to know that we can visit Dr. Suarez here locally. I made an appointment with him after my PSA started rising. The examination conducted was more than thorough. He explained in detail what my options were. He spent an adequate amount of time in explaining all the options that were right for me.
I RECOMMEND HIM HIGHLY!
Peter Robinson
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