St-Augustin Urology Clinic in France Using Focused Ultrasound to Treat Prostate Cancer

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EDAP TMS SA reports that patients with prostate cancer are being successfully treated at the St-Augustin Urology Clinic in Bordeaux, France utilizing the company’s Ablatherm High Intensity Focused Ultrasound system. Dr. Thierry Piechaud, partner and urology surgeon at the clinic, noted, “We are very enthusiastic about adding the Ablatherm-HIFU device to our therapeutic arsenal. We believe HIFU has developed a clear lead among other current technologies as a new approach and a modern concept of non-invasive treatment for early stage prostate cancer which preserves patient quality of life.” EDAP reports that there are 278 Ablatherm installations worldwide.