Better known as the HiFu (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound) procedure by Focal One, this non-invasive procedure is an additional option available to men with prostate cancer. Saint John’s Health Center was the first hospital in the US to adopt the HiFu robotic technology, so men would have every available treatment option to them here. Dr. Timothy Wilson, and Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, experts in prostate health, and men’s health, discuss concerns men have with the ablation of the prostate gland versus a radical prostatectomy. Why reach out to Dr. Mehran Movassaghi? Dr. Movassaghi is an international proctor for the Focal One device and has taught nearly every local man’s health expert in Southern California using Focal One therapy on how to utilize it appropriately. Together, Dr. Wilson and Dr. Movassaghi complement each other’s expertise in urology and give a comprehensive overview of Focal One’s HiFu procedure for men with prostate cancer.
Chapters:
00:00 – What are the different treatment options available for men with prostate cancer at Saint John’s Health Center?
02:01 – How does HiFu technology compare to other treatments for prostate cancer?
06:29 – Who qualifies for HiFu, and what can men expect from the procedure?
09:56 – What are the effects of ablating the prostate?
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