High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) - An Alternative Choice in Prostate Cancer Treatment

摘要: Prostate cancer is considered one of the most discussed topics in male health with an important social impact on quality life. In Europe, it common solid neoplasm incidence rate 214 cases per 100,000 men1. The increasing life expectancy and more widespread use Specific Antigen (PSA) are probably two reasons why patients diagnosed prostate cancer. 2,6 million new yearly observed (11% diagnosis), responsible for 9% deaths cases. Radical surgery represents treatment choice clinically localized > 10 year Nevertheless, radical itself may be a high morbility treatment2. Mini-invasive procedure development, such as three-dimensional external radiotherapy, brachytherapy or cryotherapy, especially elderly anaesthetically risk patients, useful HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound) alternative low intermediate-risk treatment3-5. For variety reasons, transrectal appears highly attractive minimally invasive It method delivering ultrasonic energy resultant heat tissue destruction to discrete point without damaging intervening cells. has been used management various types cancer, including prostate, breast, liver, pancreas, kidney, bone, soft tissue.