The Sonablate and Ablatherm devices were cleared by the FDA in 2015 for prostate tissue ablation, but not specifically for prostate cancer. The FDA approve the HIFU devices as tools whose specific use was left open to the judgment and experience of a patient's physician.
HIFU treatment is available at our HIFU Treatment Center in Sarasota, Florida. The information provided on this website is for general information purposes only and is not intended to replace sound professional medical advice and care. All treatment options and potential outcomes and complications should be discussed with a qualified physician.