Transurethral Ultrasound Ablation

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

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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

What is the TULSA Procedure?

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.

About the TULSA Procedure

“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.”*

Christian Pavlovich, MDProfessor, Urology and Oncology Johns Hopkins University of School of Medicine

*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

What are the TULSA Procedure Advantages?

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.

Minimize 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.

Same Day Out Patient Procedure

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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.

KEEP YOUR OPTIONS OPEN

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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.

Gain Confidence in Your Outcomes

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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.

Treatment Plans are Personalized

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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.

Participate in Shared Decision Making

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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.

“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

“TULSA is the perfect choice for someone young and active like me. I was treated like a king the day of the treatment, and I had so little pain all I needed was a single Tylenol the next day. I was back to my job and taking meetings within a couple of days!”

TomTULSA Procedure Patient

“After doing my research, I chose the TULSA Procedure. Having now had the procedure I readily agree that it is ‘mini-invasive’ and ‘maxi-effective.’”

DerekTULSA Procedure Patient

How does the TULSA Procedure work?

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.”*

Steven S. Raman, MDProfessor of Radiology, Urology and Surgery David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

*excerpt from: biotuesdays.com, Positive buzz on new prostate disease treatment, TULSA-PRO, coming out of RSNA annual meeting, December 6, 2019