DON’T LET YOUR PROSTATE DISEASE HOLD YOU BACK!
“Everything has returned to normal and in some cases is better than what it has been for five years.”
– Ben, the first TULSA Procedure patient seen here with Dr. Chin
The word “TULSA” stands for Transurethral Ultrasound Ablation. The TULSA Procedure is a minimally invasive procedure that uses directional ultrasound to produce very high temperatures to ablate targeted prostate tissue. The procedure is performed in a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) suite and uses the TULSA-PRO® system to ablate prostate tissue. The procedure combines real-time MRI with robotically-driven directional thermal ultrasound to deliver predictable, physician-prescribed ablation of whole-gland or partial prostate tissue.
“The TACT study demonstrated that treatment with TULSA-PRO® provides safe and effective prostate tissue ablation, with little impact on men’s functional ability compared to well-established treatment modalities such as radical prostatectomy and radiation therapy.”*
*Excerpt from: globenewswire, Profound Medical Announces Positive Topline Results from TACT Pivotal Clinical Trial of TULSA-PRO® in Patients with Prostate Cancer, April 4, 2019
The TULSA Procedure is radiation-free, incision-free and is a minimally invasive procedure enabling patients to avoid surgery. It is a customized procedure that is personalized based on the patient’s unique anatomy and prostate disease. Precise physician planning before the procedure, and active urethral and rectal cooling during the procedure enables the physician to avoid and protect critical structures around the prostate, minimizing the risk of side effects.
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The TULSA Procedure is precise. Without the use of radiation, your physician has the ability to avoid important nerve bundles and structures around your prostate, decreasing the risk of side effects.
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The TULSA Procedure is a one-and-done procedure, performed in a single session that takes a few hours. There is no need for repeat visits, meaning you can take less time off work, spend less time in the hospital, and spend more time living.
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If you are in need of future prostate care, you may either have a repeat TULSA Procedure, or choose any other type of prostate therapy to address your prostate needs.
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Using directional thermal ultrasound and MR imaging, you can feel confident knowing that your physician can actively monitor tissue heating throughout the prostate and nearby critical structures in real-time.
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No two prostates are the same, and neither should two treatment plans be. The TULSA Procedure is not a “one-size-fits-all” treatment – it’s a customizable procedure that is personalized based on your unique anatomy and issue.
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Before your TULSA Procedure, you will decide with your physician on a treatment plan – together. You will decide exactly what areas of your prostate you want to ablate, and what areas you want to avoid. The TULSA Procedure helps you take back control over your life, and play an active role in your treatment decisions.
A device is inserted into the urethra (transurethral), which delivers the ultrasound energy towards the prostate. This transurethral device also cools the urethra, protecting it from the thermal ultrasound energy. A cooling device is also inserted into the rectum, which protects the rectal tissue, helping to preserve the patient’s natural functions.
During ablation planning, the physician uses high-precision MR imaging to determine the areas of the prostate that will be ablated and draw out these boundary lines, while avoiding important nerve bundles and critical structures around the prostate.
“Unlike other ultrasound systems…you can monitor the ultrasound ablation process in real-time and get immediate MRI feedback of the thermal dose and efficacy.”*
*excerpt from: biotuesdays.com, Positive buzz on new prostate disease treatment, TULSA-PRO, coming out of RSNA annual meeting, December 6, 2019