Inside - Out Prostate Ablation
Transurethral
Directional Thermal Ultrasound
Unlike other ultrasound systems, you can monitor the ultrasound ablation process
in real-time and get immediate MRI feedback on the thermal dose and efficacy.
The Tulsa-Pro system, developed by Profound Medical, is a minimally invasive, MRI-guided device used for the treatment of prostate cancer. It integrates real-time MRI with a thermal ultrasound applicator to precisely target and ablate cancerous tissue within the prostate, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues.
The Tulsa-Pro system represents a significant advancement in prostate cancer treatment, offering a targeted, effective, and patient-friendly alternative to more invasive procedures.
A prostate solution that is...
TULSA-PRO leverages real-time MRI imaging for both planning and guiding the procedure. During the planning phase, the physician defines the exact boundaries for tissue ablation. Once the parameters are set, an autonomous robotic system takes over, rotating and controlling the ablation process with precision to ensure the targeted tissue is treated accurately.
The physician reaches the prostate through the urethra.
Real-time MRI Guidance
Transurethral Directional Thermal Ultrasound
Closed-loop Thermal Feedback
TULSA Procedure: An Innovative Approach to Prostate Treatment
TULSA, which stands for Transurethral Ultrasound Ablation, is a cutting-edge, minimally invasive procedure designed to treat prostate conditions by selectively ablating (destroying) targeted prostate tissue using high-temperature ultrasound energy. This procedure offers a precise and effective alternative to traditional prostate treatments.
The TULSA Procedure is performed in a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) suite using the advanced TULSA-PRO® system. This technology allows the physician to maintain real-time visualization of the prostate throughout the procedure. By combining real-time MRI with robotically-controlled, directional thermal ultrasound, the TULSA system ensures accurate ablation of either the entire prostate gland or only a portion of it, depending on the patient's specific condition.
Key benefits of the TULSA Procedure include:
The TULSA Procedure is FDA-cleared, offering a safe, effective, and customizable option for treating prostate issues while minimising risks and side effects.
Patients who are MRI-cleared are eligible to have the TULSA Procedure.
While the patient is under anaesthesia, MRI guidance is used to ensure the ultrasound applicator and endorectal cooling devices are positioned correctly inside the patient.
Using intraoperative in-bore MRI, the physician defines safety margins guides robotic device positioning, and contours the targeted prostate tissue for each transducer element to define the ablation area and volume.
TULSA-PRO combines real-time MRI thermometry and closed-loop control, allowing the physician to actively monitor tissue heating throughout the prostate and nearby critical structures. The system measures the ablation effect in real time and, through continuous sweeping movement automatically adjusts the energy delivery.
After the procedure is complete, contrast-enhanced MRI confirms accurate ablation of prostate tissue.
TULSA-PRO offers an innovative, safe, and effective solution for whole-gland or partial prostate ablation to explore the details of this groundbreaking procedure and find out how it can be tailored to your specific condition.
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