COLUMBUS REGIONAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM OFFERING NON-INVASIVE FOCAL ONE’S ROBOTIC HIFU PROCEDURE FOR PROSTATE CANCER
Columbus Regional Healthcare System offering Focal One’s Robotic HIFU, a groundbreaking treatment with no surgery, no cutting, no radiation for prostate cancer patients.
Whiteville, NC – Columbus Regional Healthcare System offers Robotic Focal HIFU procedures for patients living with prostate cancer. The innovative High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) technology utilizes high-intensity ultrasound waves to ablate prostate tissue. By focusing these waves on the affected area, HIFU causes localized heating that destroys the cells within the gland without harming healthy tissue nearby.
“With the addition of HIFU, we can now offer our patients another minimally invasive robotic approach for the treatment of localized prostate cancer.” said Board Certified Urologist, Dr. Roc McCarthy, with dvanced Urology in Leland, NC.
In a recent study, Focal One Robotic HIFU proved to have comparable oncological control while offering significantly lower negative impact on functional outcomes when compared to radical prostatectomy. In this large, prospective study on more than 3,000 patients treated across 46 centers, Focal One Robotic HIFU produced better results for men’s urinary continence and erectile function compared to patients who received surgery. Robotic Focal HIFU is an excellent treatment option as it can precisely ablate the diseased part of the prostate, prioritizing the preservation of quality of life. This cutting-edge medical device is dedicated to focal therapy and enables precise local ablation in just one session under general anesthesia. The procedure is non-invasive, meaning no blade, scar, radiation, or incision is involved. Furthermore, the risk of side effects, such as incontinence and erectile dysfunction, following the treatment is low. Quality of life preservation is the main priority, with minimal time away from work or leisure activities.
“We are excited to offer HIFU as a treatment option to certain patients suffering from prostate cancer. Building upon our expertise in robotics and minimally invasive procedures, this is another example of our commitment to advancing care for our communities with the latest technology right here at home.” Said Jason Beck, CRHS CEO.
Potential patients and caregivers can visit https://crhealthcare.org/treatments/high-intensity-focused-ultrasound-hifu/ for more information about this treatment option at Columbus Regional or call our team at Advanced Urology, (910) 641-8650.
