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.
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.
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
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The Sonablate® 500 is a medical device that uses HIFU to thermally ablate the prostate using a transrectal probe.
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Contact Riverside today to learn more about this revolutionary, minimally invasive treatment now available as a treatment option in the U.S.