HIFU prostate cancer treatment is one of the most rapidly growing treatment methods around the world. HIFU stands for High Intensity Focused Ultrasound. The advantage of using HIFU prostate cancer treatment is that it is very precise and does not come with side effects like with traditional surgery procedures. In this treatment method, high intensity ultrasound waves are used to destroy the cancer cells. HIFU heats and destroys cancer cells in the prostate. Pulses of ultrasound waves travel through the wall of the back passage (rectum) into the prostate gland and are focused onto a small area. This ultrasound energy causes the prostate cells to heat up. This heat destroys normal prostate cells and cancer cells. The surgeon is able to focus the treatment on the prostate gland and avoid damaging other nearby organs. Book your free consultation with our surgery by sending us your medical reports through email surgerytoursindia@gmail.com or you can also visit www.sanitbahri.in

1. Prostate Cancer Treatments

2.  There are numerous treatments for localized
prostate cancer and each has its own benefits and
drawbacks. Patients and their physicians must
weigh many factors when determining the best
treatment option. Age, Gleason score (measures
aggressiveness), PSA, lifestyle and quality of life all
may be factors in the equation of finding the
optimal treatment.

3.  Treatments available include : -
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 High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU)
 Radical prostatectomy
 Radiation therapy
 Hormone therapy
 Cryotherapy
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Some patients are choosing no treatment at all, called
watchful waiting or active surveillance, because of the
effects on quality of life after treatment. The treatment
modalities are described below in more detail.

4.  IMPORTANT INFORMATION : HIFU with the Sonablate® 500 is not approved for
use in the U.S. The Sonablate® 500 remains investigational in the U.S. and is
being studied for the treatment of prostate cancer in clinical trials in the U.S.
FDA has made no decision as to the safety or efficacy of the Sonablate® 500 for
the treatment of prostate cancer. The information below is provided for general
information purposes only and is not intended to replace sound professional
medical advice and care. All treatment options and potential outcomes and
complications should be discussed with a qualified health care provider.
 High Intensity Focused Ultrasound
 HIFU with the Sonablate 500 is a minimally invasive treatment option for
prostate cancer that uses a transrectal probe to focus ultrasound waves in the
prostate. At a very precise and targeted location, the temperature is rapidly
elevated which causes tissue destruction. During HIFU, typically the entire
prostate is treated or ablated. In most cases, HIFU with the Sonablate 500 takes
between two to four hours and is performed as an out-patient procedure. A
catheter is inserted during the procedure that is worn for one to four weeks.
People usually are up and walking around within hours after HIFU and can
return to a normal lifestyle within a couple of days. After the procedure, some
HIFU patients experience frequency, urgency, mild discomfort or discharge in
urinary stream. Studies performed outside the US report that potential side
effects may also include urinary stricture, retention, incontinence, erectile
dysfunction and rectal fistula.
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5.  Radical Prostatectomy
 A radical prostatectomy is surgery to remove
the entire prostate gland and some of the tissue
around it and may be done by open or
laparoscopic surgery. The advantages of a
radical prostatectomy include complete removal
of the prostate and a long history of use. An
open prostatectomy may take two to four hours,
and a laparoscopic prostatectomy may take up
to eight hours. The procedure is usually
performed under general anesthesia and
requires a hospital stay and catherization.

6.  Radiation Therapy
 There are two primary types of radiation therapy:
External Beam Radiation Therapy (“EBRT”) and
brachytherapy or seed implants. EBRT is usually
recommended for men with a prostate volume less
than 60 grams and involves several weeks of
radiation directed at the cancer from outside of the
body. Brachytherapy is radiation therapy
transmitted by tiny radioactive pellets placed inside
the prostate.

7.  Hormone Therapy
 Hormone therapy, also known as androgen
deprivation therapy or androgen suppression therapy
aims to reduce the levels of male hormones, such as
testosterone, in the body. Lowering these hormone
levels can shrink prostate cancer tumors or slow the
growth. However, hormone therapy is a palliative
treatment and does not cure prostate cancer, and
carries a risk of side effects such as decreased
mental acuity, fatigue, weight gain, depression,
anemia, osteoporosis, anemia and loss of muscle
mass.

8.  Cryotherapy
 Cryotherapy, also known as cryosurgery or cryoablation, is a
minimally invasive procedure that involves freezing the cells
in the prostate to bring about destruction or elimination. Cold
gases are passed through needles that are placed in the
prostate, creating ice balls that destroy the gland. The
procedure is ultrasound guided by a physician and is usually
performed under spinal, epidural, or general anesthesia. Side
effects from cryotherapy may include swelling, erectile
dysfunction, incontinence and rectal fistula.
Again, the information is provided for general information
purposes only and is not intended to replace sound
professional medical advice and care. All treatment options,
potential outcomes and complications should be discussed
with a qualified health care provider.
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 Phone - +919096175962 – India &
International
 +1-210-807-8077 – USA and Canada
 Email Us: info@sanitbahri.in