HIFU for Prostate Cancer Q&A

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1) what is HIFU?

2) how does HIFU work?

3) what is the effect of HIFU on the prostate?

4) is the whole prostate treated?

5) how long does the HIFU treatment take?

6) can all prostate cancers be treated with HIFU?

7) contraindications for HIFU treatment

8) preparation before HIFU treatment

9) laser and HIFU treatment combination

10) what happens after the HIFU treatment?

12) further information

HIFU for prostate cancer Q&A

Q | how long does the HIFU treatment take?

A | Depending on the size of the prostate, the average treatment takes 2-3 hours to complete.

The patient requires either a spinal anaesthetic or general anaesthetic for the duration of the procedure.