The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place W1U 5NY London
NanoKnife focal therapy
A gentler approach to prostate cancer treatment
What is NanoKnife?
NanoKnife is an innovative and minimally invasive treatment that uses precise electrical pulses to target and destroy prostate cancer cells, while leaving healthy tissue around the prostate unharmed.
If you have been diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer, NanoKnife could offer a gentler, more precise treatment option with fewer disruptions to your life. Speak with your doctor or a specialist to determine if this treatment is right for you.
Why Consider NanoKnife?
- Quick Recovery: Unlike traditional surgery or radiotherapy, most men return to their regular routines, such as work, sports, and daily activities, within just a few days.
- Protects Healthy Tissue: NanoKnife targets only the cancer, sparing healthy tissues and surrounding organs, which is especially important for tumours near sensitive areas in the prostate.
- Minimally Invasive: There’s no cutting, burning, or radiation involved. NanoKnife is a quick procedure and avoids surgical incisions with short stay in hospital
- Increased Accuracy with MRI-Guided Software: NanoKnife uses Irreversible Electroporation (IRE) technology alongside MRI-guided software registration to deliver pinpoint precision, improving accuracy and reducing the risk of damage to surrounding tissue. This allows consultants to target the treatment area and minimise complications.
Common questions
Before your NanoKnife treatment, your consultant will guide you through the preparation process. They will explain dietary recommendations and provide detailed information about what to expect during and after the procedure.
NanoKnife is performed under general anaesthesia, so you won’t feel any pain. The procedure is minimally invasive, with no cutting or radiation involved, allowing for a smoother experience and a quicker recovery.
Men return home the same day. Your consultant will discuss your specific recovery plan with you.
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