Focal Therapy: A Targeted Approach to Prostate Cancer Treatment

What is the groundbreaking approach to treating prostate cancer with precision? Focal therapy.

Focal therapy is a minimally invasive treatment for prostate cancer that aims to destroy cancerous tissue while preserving healthy prostate tissue.

This emerging approach offers a middle ground between traditional treatments like radical prostatectomy and active surveillance.

Suitable Candidates

Focal therapy is ideal for patients with localized, low-to-intermediate-risk prostate cancer. Advanced imaging techniques like MRI enable doctors to precisely identify cancerous areas, making targeted treatment possible.

Treatment Methods

Common focal therapy methods include:

• High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU)

• Cryotherapy (freezing cancer cells)

• Laser ablation

Benefits

Focal therapy offers several advantages, including:

• Reduced risk of side effects like incontinence and erectile dysfunction

• Preservation of healthy prostate tissue

• Improved quality of life

Important Considerations

While focal therapy shows promise, it’s still a relatively new approach, and long-term outcomes are being studied. It may not be suitable for all patients, particularly those with aggressive or widespread cancers.

Expert Care

Dr. Arianayagam, a highly experienced urologist in Sydney, specialises in prostate surgery, including robotic radical prostatectomy. With over 300 robotic cases performed, he is a qualified proctor for Device Technologies, teaching other surgeons to use the Da Vinci Robotic System.

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If you have questions about prostate surgery or would like to schedule an appointment, contact Urology Specialist today here.