High intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) targets and destroys cancer cells within the prostate using focused sound waves, as a day-case procedure. No GP referral needed.
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142 verified reviewsHIFU is a minimally invasive, day-case treatment for localised prostate cancer that has not spread beyond the gland, using high-frequency ultrasound to target cancer cells, with the procedure typically taking 1-3 hours.
HIFU suits men with a single tumour or a few small tumours within the prostate.
Including the risk of urinary incontinence and sexual dysfunction associated with more invasive treatment.
Some health conditions make HIFU a more appropriate option than traditional surgery.
Surgical removal of the entire prostate gland - suitable for localised cancer, but with a higher risk of side effects.
Freezing cancer cells - suitable for early-stage cancer, or cancer that has recurred after radiation therapy.
Monitoring the cancer closely without immediate treatment - suitable for low-risk, slow-growing prostate cancer.
HIFU fees depend on your case and hospital. Every cost is set out and agreed before you decide anything.
Most patients are seen within a few days for staging and an assessment with Mr Ghei.
An ultrasound probe targets and destroys cancer cells in the prostate, typically over 1-3 hours.
Home the same day, with a swift return to normal activities and ongoing PSA monitoring.
Mr Ghei is a consultant urological surgeon with a specialist focus on prostate diagnosis and treatment. He holds a Research MD from University College London and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons.
In his NHS role he is Cancer Lead and Academic Lead at Whittington Hospital London - one of a small number of consultant urologists in the UK to hold both positions. Every private patient is cared for by Mr Ghei personally, from first appointment through to any treatment that follows.
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