HIFU procedure : the care pathway
Follow Bill in his medical journey after discovering he suffers from prostate condition. After complete clinical evaluation, he discussed treatment options with his urologist and chose a non-invasive therapeutic ultrasound ( Learn more
HIFU in the news
Quality of life
Therapeutic advances and improvements in prostate condition management have recently placed quality of life at the heart of patients' decision. Quality of life is akin to a person's judgment on his life and his psychic equilibrium. It is therefore a very subjective concept that makes its assessment difficult. Therapeutic advances, the willingness to involve patients in decisions about ...
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The Prostate
The prostate is a small gland in the male reproductive system. It is situated in front of the rectum, below the bladder, and surrounds the urethra, which is the tube through which urine flows out of the body. The main function of the chestnut-sized prostate is to secrete part of the seminal fluid that combines with sperm to form semen.
The term prostatitis - or ...
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the side effects associated with the HIFU procedure?
What is focal or partial-gland ablation of the prostate?
Ablatherm® HIFU and Focal One® devices : what are they ?
How is prostate cancer detected?
How is prostate cancer diagnosed?
What is the HIFU procedure and under what conditions would I choose this option?
