A revolutionary technique

Ablatherm HIFU is revolutionary because it uses High Intensity Focused Ultrasound, or HIFU.
Therapeutic ultrasound is now being used for an increasing number of medical applications. Like other treatments, HIFU works deep within the body, but unlike treatments such as laser light treatment, HIFU works without harming healthy tissue. When HIFU’s ultrasonic beam is concentrated on a precise point (the focal point) in the prostate, it destroys the cancerous tissue by applying controlled heat. Therapeutic ultrasound does not produce any radiation and disappears as soon as the treatment is finished.

Before using Ablatherm HIFU, a high performance integrated 3D imaging system locates and analyses the prostate. Unlike traditional techniques, Ablatherm HIFU is accurate down to the millimetre, which means there is less risk of destroying the neighbouring healthy tissue. A focal point is relatively small (2 x 20 mm) so several are targeted in order to treat the entire prostate. This means there is a higher probability that the tumour will be destroyed.

Ablatherm HIFU is highly reliable. It is fitted with an automatic robotic system controlled by a powerful software program that guides the urologist during the procedure. This ensures that the success of the treatment is not dependent on the dexterity of the surgeon.

Ablatherm HIFU is a pioneering treatment. Because it focuses deep within the body without the need for a traditional operation, it is undoubtedly the medicine of tomorrow. This painless, non-traumatic and non-invasive technique has proven its effectiveness and is becoming more and more accessible to patients around the world.