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  • New Fusion System Creates a Smart Prostate Biopsy

    The Scionti Prostate Center now can provide FUSION of real-time 3D ultrasound and advanced 3D MRI prostate images using the latest Artemis System. The result is a true targeted biopsy requiring FEWER BIOPSY NEEDLES.

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  • Scionti Advanced HIFU Protocol

    The Scionti Advanced HIFU Protocol is based on his vast skills and experience in treating over 600 HIFU patients along with the unique techniques he developed to reduce HIFU therapy side effects.

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  • Prostate Focal Therapy

    The goal of prostate focal therapy is long-term cancer control with minimal treatment side effects. For the right patients focal therapy can be an effective middle ground. I offer select patients three focal therapy options: Cryotherapy, HIFU and MRI-Guided Prostate Laser Ablation.

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  • MRI Prostate 3D scanning

    The Scionti Prostate Center offers patients 3D MRI scanning capable of detecting tiny tumors that can be precisely sampled to help improve prostate cancer diagnosis, treatment and follow up.

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  • 3D Prostate Mapping

    The Scionti Prostate Center can provide patients a 3D PROSTATE-MAP showing visual details of the size, location and shape of any prostate tumors, all critical information for targeting a biopsy and/or planning a prostate treatment.

  • Scionti Prostate Center of Boston

    Ablation Experience: 600+ HIFU cases & 1,000+ Cryo cases

  • Scionti Prostate Center of Boston

    Pioneer Results: A pioneer in new techniques and technology for HIFU and Cryo

  • Scionti Prostate Center of Boston

    Training and Proctoring: National teacher/proctor for HIFU and Cryo

  • Scionti Prostate Center of Boston

    Unique Protocol: Unique total care approach (Staging, Treatment and Follow up)

  • Scionti Prostate Center of Boston

    Patient Access: Praised by patients for his compassion and dedication
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The Sonablate® HIFU Procedure

  • Before HIFU: My patients are typically given two enemas two hours prior to the procedure. It is very important that patients do not move during Sonablate® HIFU thus patients are generally given an epidural (spinal) anesthesia and light intravenous sedation.

    During HIFU: There is no pain during treatment. I will insert a small probe into the rectum that emits ultrasound waves directly to the prostatic tissue. During the procedure, the Sonablate® 500 delivers real-time images of your prostate and the surrounding area giving me immediate and detailed feedback. Treatment time varies, but generally the procedure lasts a few hours, depending on the size of the prostate.

    After HIFU: Immediately after Sonablate® HIFU procedure most patients typically spend one to two hours recovering at the treatment facility and then are discharged. At that time I will prescribe some basic medications, but most patients do not experience any pain after the procedure. A catheter will be inserted for few weeks to ensure the bladder empties properly. I encourage my patients to have their PSA checked three months after the procedure.

    Effectiveness of the Sonablate® HIFU

    HIFU has been studied extensively in Japan and Europe. Studies and presentations from outside the United States report that HIFU is a technique broadly comparable to standard therapies for the treatment for prostate cancer.2 A Japanese 3-year study of HIFU in patients who had a pre-HIFU PSA <10, had a biochemical disease free rate of 94%.3

    Potential Side Effects and Complications

    All treatments for prostate cancer carry some risk for potential side effects and complications. Side effects include frequency, urgency, mild discomfort or discharge in urinary stream. Studies performed outside the US report that less common side effects (these may be more severe) may also include urinary stricture, retention, incontinence, impotence and rectal fistula. As with any medical procedure, all potential side effects and complications should be discussed with a physician before undergoing therapy. For a complete list of all possible risks associated with HIFU please refer to www.InternationalHIFU.com.

    Defeat prostate cancer.
    Get on with your life.

    1 Illing, R., Chapman, A. The clinical applications of high intensity focused ultrasound in the prostate. Int. J. Hyperthermia, March 2007; 23(2):183-191.
    2 Illing, R., Chapman, A. The clinical applications of high intensity focused ultrasound in the prostate. Int. J. Hyperthermia, March 2007 23(2):183-191.
    3 Toyaki U., Shiro B., Akira I., et al., Transrectal high-intensity focused ultrasound in the treatment of localized prostate cancer: A multicenter study.Acta Urol. Jpn. Vol. 51, No. 10, 2005.)

     

 

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    A Word About Cryotherapy

    I am committed to offering patients an alternative to radical surgery and radiation by performing minimal-to-noninvasive ablation (destruction) of prostate tumors.

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