HiFu & Services
HiFu & Services
HiFu & Services
How does HiFu destroy tissue?
How does HiFu destroy tissue?
High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) destroys tissue via a process called coagulative necrosis, which occurs when the heat created by the ultrasound energy is absorbed into the tissue. Elevated tissue temperatures are created at the focus of an ultrasound probe or transducer, causing a localized temperature rise of 55-90°C in a matter of seconds, leading to cell death.
We are proud to partner with Sonablate HIFU to utilize the focused ultrasound. The Sonablate system is a minimally invasive robotic devise that delivers precise and focused ablative energy. For more details and information on Sonablate HiFu services, please see their website here.
We are proud to partner with Sonablate HIFU to utilize the focused ultrasound. The Sonablate system is a minimally invasive robotic devise that delivers precise and focused ablative energy. For more details and information on Sonablate HiFu services, please see their website here.
Care Capabilities:
- Minimally Invasive
- Radiation Free
- Real Time Imaging
- Sonafuse (US / mpMRI Image Fusion)
- TCM (Tissue Change Monitoring)
Prostate Care Revolutionized
Sonablate is the first SonaSurgery probe to be commercialized. This unique image-guided device allows physicians to create a customized plan for each patient’s individual prostate needs. Ultrasound energy, or sound waves, is transmitted through the rectal wall and focused at desired locations within the prostate identified by MRI and confirmed by ultrasound. At the focal point of these sound waves, tissue temperature rapidly rises to almost 90 degrees Celsius (195 degrees Fahrenheit), destroying the targeted tissue while surrounding tissue remains unharmed. Sonablate features integrated imaging and ablation transducers that are controlled automatically allowing Sonablate to AIM, ABLATE, and ANALYZE the results of the ablation.
