HIF Ultrasound Abroad

High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), which may also be referred to as focused ultrasound (FUS), is a medical procedure used to treat cancer by applying high-intensity focused ultrasound energy to specific areas of cancer.

HIFU treatment is used to treat small areas of cancer such as a single tumor, or it may be used to treat part of a larger tumor. It is most commonly used to treat localized prostate cancer. The treatment is also being clinically trialled to test kidney, liver, and pancreatic cancer.

HIFU may be a preferred method of cancer treatment for some patients if suitable, as it does not have the same side effects as other methods of cancer treatments such as radiotherapy.

By applying high-intensity focused ultrasound energy to a targeted area, it heats and destroys diseased or damaged tissue. The treatment is relatively new and has been successfully used to treat prostate cancer, however, as it is a new treatment, the longterm effects of the treatment are not yet known.

Recommended for

• Prostate cancer

TIME REQUIREMENTS

• Number of days in hospital: 1.
• Number of trips abroad needed: 1.

Every year, close to 14 million patients travel worldwide for the purpose of receiving medical care. At Intclinics, we provide our patients with access to the top clinics and doctors around the world. To discover where the best High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) clinics are for you, search on Intclinics for treatments all around the world.

Depending on the treatment, some patients will need an enema, and if they are undergoing general anesthesia, they will be asked to fast for around 12 hours before the procedure.

HOW IS IT PERFORMED

After the treatment, patients will need to attend further consultations with the doctor to monitor the success of the treatment and any side effects.

Possible discomfort

Some discomfort associated with recovering from anesthesia is to be expected.

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT HIGH-INTENSITY FOCUSED ULTRASOUND (HIFU)

Potential risks