Robotic Focal HIFU

Non-Invasive, Targeted Prostate Cancer Treatment

How Does Robotic Focal HIFU Work?

HIFU technology targets prostate tissue by focusing high-intensity focused ultrasound waves on the affected area. This results in a localized effect that destroys only the targeted cells without damaging healthy surrounding tissue and critical structures.

Focused ultrasound is a proven and safe medical technology with nearly 900,000 patients treated worldwide over 30 years.

Patients can expect to return home the same day and can quickly resume normal activities.

A Non-Invasive Procedure

Focal One is an advanced focal platform that uses precise imaging and robotic technology to target and ablate only the selected prostate tissue while preserving surrounding critical structures.

Robotic Focal HIFU is an outpatient procedure that typically takes 45 minutes to 1 hour to perform and the procedure is completely controlled by your Urologist.

Minimal Side-Effects

Focal Robotic HIFU has a low risk of side effects such as Erectile Dysfunction and Incontinence. Thanks to Focal One’s precise targeting capabilities, your urologist has the ability to customize the prostate treatment for each patient.

No Surgery, No Cutting, No Radiation

Robotic HIFU is a non-invasive procedure, which means there is no surgery, no cutting, no radiation. This treatment minimizes the impact on critical neighboring structures such as the urinary sphincter and erectile nerves. Unlike radical treatments such as surgery or radiation that affect the whole gland and may damage surrounding tissue and structures. Focal Robotic HIFU precisely targets only the desired part of the gland.

Focal One HIFU Procedure Steps - How A Treatment Works

1. IMAGING OF THE PROSTATE

The whole prostate is scanned by the transrectal ultrasound imaging probe and displayed on the Focal One screen as a three-dimensional reconstruction of the area to be ablated.

2. PROSTATE TREATMENT PLANNING

On the screen, the urologist plans each step of the procedure, precisely targeting the area to be ablated.

3. HIFU ENERGY DELIVERY

Finally, the system automatically determines the optimal number of lesions based on the planning and produces High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound waves to destroy the targeted cells.

What Happens After Your HIFU Procedure?

At the end of the procedure, a temporary urinary catheter will be placed in order to limit the risk of urinary retention due to the temporary swelling. You will be discharged and can return home rapidly after the end of the procedure. The catheter will be removed at the first follow-up visit just a few days later. Typical follow-up will include PSA testing at three months, six months, and one year, as well as an MRI image and potentially follow-up biopsies at one year to evaluate the result. This follow-up can be performed by the treating urologist, or if you traveled from a remote location, your local urologist.

Clinical Data

In a recent study, Focal One Robotic HIFU proved to have comparable oncological control while offering significantly lower negative impact on functional outcomes when compared to radical prostatectomy.

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