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High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU)

A Novel Treatment 
For Prostate Cancer

Best In Class Outcomes

FIGHT CANCER. High Intensity Focused Ultrasound is a novel treatment for prostate cancer. This is an amazing treatment to treat prostate cancer with incredible precision, minimizing sexual and urinary side effects. It is done as an outpatient in our state of the art surgery centers with the best outcomes. Dr Vahan Kassabian at Advanced Urology is amongst the most experienced HIFU physicians in the world.

Our data warehouse includes 100 million data points that continuously track quality measures and ensure the absolute best outcome. Our personable doctors will tailor an individual treatment plan based on your unique needs. Outcomes matter.

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3 Steps Journey To Success

Initial Visit

Our goal is to provide you personalized and innovative health care. We are professional, discreet, and empathetic. Our first visit in our clean, modern offices is to establish a relationship and understand your treatment goals. Meet us online or in person.
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Testing

You will urinate into a urine flow meter machine (no different than urinating into a toliet) to determine if there is blockage. An ultrasound is then performed to see if there is any residual urine in the bladder.
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Minor Procedure

You are sedated through an IV in our surgery center. There is no pain, no incision, and no discomfort. Advanced Urolift is performed and you are sent home after a short 10 minute procedure.
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3 Reasons To Come To Advanced

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Expert Doctors

We are leaders in prostate disease. We deliver more experience, greater expertise, and a better outcome.
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Best In Class Outcomes

We are the best Center of Excellence in the World. We utilize proprietary techniques to improve accuracy and minimize side effects. We continuously track quality measures and ensure the absolute best outcome. Results matter.
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Painless

Urolift is done with anesthesia in our state of the art surgery centers. Enjoy a pleasant and stress free experience.

Don't Struggle With Traditional Options

Radiation seems to be an easy choice initially, but it has tremendous side effects in future years including bladder cancer, rectal cancer, radiation burns to the bladder and rectum, and urethral stricture disease. Proton therapy is another form of radiation and there is little to no long term data supporting its supposed superiority over traditional radiation. HIFU is a targeted and precise therapy for localized prostate cancer with great results and minimal risk of sexual and urinary dysfunction.
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Advanced Techniques: Better Outcomes & Less Side Effects

Advanced HIFU technology provides the best outcomes with minimal side effects. We utilize Advanced technology with 3D geospatial mapping to precisely kill prostate cancer. This targeted millimeter accuracy improves outcomes and minimizes side effects such as sexual and urinary dysfunction. In fact, doctors from around the world come to Advanced to learn from our talented team.
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Best In Class Outcomes

Our data warehouse includes 100 million data points that continuously track quality measures and ensure the absolute best outcome. Our personable doctors will tailor an individual treatment plan based on your unique needs. Outcomes matter.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the advantages of Advanced HIFU?
  1. Safe and effective
  2. Long term solution
  3. Outpatient
  4. No pain during procedure
  5. Lower risk of sexual and urinary dysfunction
What are some common side effects of Advanced HIFU?
The side effects are limited. Symptoms are temporary for approximately 7 days and are generally alleviated with oral medicines. Side effects include mild discomfort in prostate and / or blood in urine.
Where is HIFU performed?
HIFU is performed in our state of the art ambulatory surgery centers with general anesthesia. It takes approximately 3 hours and you are sent home the same day with a catheter to drain urine.
How does high intensity focused ultrasound work?
HIFU works through ultrasound energy that is targeted in specific areas of the prostate using ultrasound guidance. Heat generated from ultrasound energy precisely kills prostate cancer cells with minimal damage to surrounding tissues. This millimeter accuracy leads to great outcomes and minimal side effects.
Who are the idea candidates for HIFU?
  • Gleason 6 or 7 Prostate Cancer
  • 6 Cores or less
  • Prostate volume 60g or less
  • PSA less than 15
  • Cancer confined to prostate