 HIFUHigh Intensity Focused Ultrasound, or HIFU, is a therapy that destroys tissue Using ultrasound energy, or sound waves. When focused at a specific location "focal point," the targeted tissue temperature raises to 90 degrees Celsius while any tissue outside of the focal point remains unharmed. HIFU has produced oncological results, in studies performed outside the United States, that are broadly comparable to standard therapies and HIFU is a minimally invasive prostate cancer therapy that does not use any radiation. Advantages of HIFU
HIFU is available at affiliated International Treatment Centers in Bermuda and the Bahamas. Note HIFU is only approved by the FDA for investigational use within the United States. Please study the information on this site to learn about the most exciting, innovative, and least invasive therapy for prostate cancer. Call or use the online form to speak directly with Dr. Scionti and to learn whether you are a candidate for HIFU therapy. Get an expert opinion today from Dr. Stephen Scionti Specialists in prostate cancer ablative surgery
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All About HIFU
Dr. Scionti discusses the latest treatment on Katz Radio Show.
NEW LOCATION -BERMUDA
Dr. Scionti will be the first American Urologist to treat HIFU patients in BERMUDA on April 30, 2010. International HIFU has just announced the opening of this new location.
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