Michael Lazar MD, HPS Medical Director HIFU Program Director San Francisco, CA
Sonablate vs. Ablatherm Module 1: HIFU Overview Sonablate vs. Ablatherm
Sonablate vs. Ablatherm 2-sided transducer Ablatherm Treatment Transducer Imaging Transducer Treatment Transducer Imaging Transducer
Sonablate vs. Ablatherm Sonablate Lesion Size Ablatherm Lesion Size 10mm (3 cm) or 12mm (4 CM) Width: 3mm Width: 1.7mm 19-24mm
Sonablate vs. Ablatherm Sonablate Power Ablatherm Power Pre-set power Can choose between three different treatment types: Standard Retreatment Salvage No visual HIFU Physician is allowed to adjust power for tissue response Allows for ‘Visually- directed HIFU’ If there is visible near field heating or cavitation (popcorn) outside the treatment box, the physician may reduce the power
Sonablate vs. Ablatherm
Sonablate vs. Ablatherm Sonablate Hemi Ablatherm Hemi
Sonablate vs. Ablatherm Sonablate Focal Ablatherm Focal
Sonablate vs. Ablatherm Sonablate Apex Sparing Ablatherm Apex Sparing
Sonablate vs. Ablatherm
Sonablate vs. Ablatherm