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.
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