Non-thermal Ablation for Tumors Near Critical Structures
Treatment Solution
Irreversible Electroporation (IRE) is a non-thermal ablation technology that uses high-voltage electrical pulses to create permanent nanopores in cancer cell membranes, leading to apoptosis while preserving extracellular matrix and critical structures.
What is Prostate Cancer?
Prostate cancer develops when abnormal cells form within the tissues of the prostate gland, a small organ located below the bladder that plays a role in male reproductive function. In many cases, early-stage disease may not cause obvious symptoms and is identified through PSA testing, imaging, or further clinical assessment. Careful evaluation of the tumour’s size, location, and extent is important in determining the most appropriate management approach for each individual patient.
How Irreversible Electroporation (IRE) Treats Prostate Cancer
Irreversible electroporation is a non-thermal technique that uses short, precisely delivered electrical pulses to create permanent disruptions in the membranes of targeted cells. This process allows treatment to be focused on the intended area while helping preserve the structural framework of surrounding tissues, which may be an important consideration in selected prostate cases where accuracy and tissue preservation are priorities.
Key Benefits
- Non-thermal focal ablation approach
- Precise and targeted treatment delivery
- Image-guided procedural accuracy
- Helps preserve surrounding tissue architecture
- Tissue-preserving focal treatment strategy
- Favourable functional outcomes in selected cases
- Minimally invasive technique
- Supports local tumour control in selected patients
