For the first time in Georgia and the region – robotic ultrasound therapy.
Professor Guram Karazanashvili’s Urological Hub is launching non-surgical, robotic ultrasound therapy for the treatment of prostate cancer.
Focal One (RUTH – Robotic Ultrasound Therapy) is a revolutionary advancement in the treatment of localized prostate cancer, which destroys the tumor in a single day without surgery.
Focal One (RUTH – Robotic Ultrasound Therapy) is an ultra-modern, non-surgical, non-invasive, radiation-free robotic treatment. It is also known as focal therapy.
Focal One (RUTH – Robotic Ultrasound Therapy) uses high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), which safely and effectively destroys the cancerous tissue of the prostate while leaving healthy tissue unharmed.
What are the advantages of robotic ultrasound therapy for prostate cancer?
Treatment with Focal One:
- Does not require incisions (non-invasive)
- Is not associated with any surgical risks
- Preserves the prostate
- Preserves sexual function
- Preserves urinary continence
- Does not use radiation
- Precisely targets the affected tissue
- Leaves healthy tissue intact
As mentioned, robotic ultrasound therapy – RUTH – is applicable in cases of localized or early-stage prostate cancer, or in case of cancer recurrence. It is not used for advanced (metastatic) cancer, which further emphasizes the importance of early prostate cancer screening.
RUTH effectively and safely destroys active cancer tissue. Since it accurately targets the damaged areas of the prostate, healthy tissue remains intact. This important benefit minimizes the risk of disease progression, leads to fewer side effects, and improves quality of life compared to radical treatments (such as radical prostatectomy or radiotherapy), especially with regard to preserving sexual and urinary functions. (HIFU)
Thanks to RUTH, the journey of a prostate cancer patient from diagnosis to recovery becomes much simpler and more effective at Karazanashvili’s Robotic Center:
Once the patient’s Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) level is determined, micro-ultrasound of the prostate and targeted biopsy are performed. This allows for a highly accurate diagnosis, detailed imaging of the prostate, and precise identification of the tumor’s location, structure, and progression.
After the most accurate diagnosis is made, robotic ultrasound therapy – RUTH – destroys the cancer without surgery or any invasive procedures in just one day. Patients retain both their lives and their quality of life – including their prostate, sexual function, and ability to control urination.
Karazanashvili’s Robotic Center is a leading urological hub for early diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. It rightfully holds a position as a top, innovative clinic. Thanks to the high qualification and experience of Professor Guram Karazanashvili, the center makes a significant contribution to reducing the incidence and mortality of prostate cancer.
