Who Qualifies for HIFU?

Ideal HIFU candidate:

• Localized prostate cancer
• PSA < 10
• Gleason < 7
• Prostate Volume 40 cc
• Other patients may also qualify and should discuss their specific case with a physician.

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The Sonablate® HIFU Procedure

• 1-4 hour outpatient procedure, depending on size of prostate
• Spinal/epidural anesthesia with light sedative
• Therapy is delivered through a transrectal probe after patient is numbed from the waist down
• 1-2 hour recovery at HIFU treatment facility
• After procedure, most patients resume normal lifestyle within a few days
• In most cases, HIFU is a one time procedure. It is non-surgical, radiation free and has minimal blood loss.

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If you are interested in HIFU, you will need to know the following:

• PSA
• Gleason
• Prostate Volume (very important)
• Other therapies/treatments and any relevant medical history