Histotripsy Procedure
Preserving Liver Function Through Targeted Ablation
Delivering New Hope
If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with tumors in the liver, there is hope for treatment and recovery that does not involve surgery or radiation. Harnessing the power of high-intensity sound waves. Histotripsy offers a noninvasive method to effectively destroy liver tumors.
Histotripsy has been studied in laboratories for over 20 years with clinical trials beginning in 2019.
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About HistoSonics
HistoSonics is a medical device company pioneering a non-invasive therapeutic platform based on histotripsy. This innovative technology uses focused ultrasound to mechanically break down and liquefy targeted tissues and tumors. The company's Edison™ Platform is currently undergoing global clinical studies, with ongoing development focused on expanding clinical applications and future platform innovations. HistoSonics is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with additional offices in Minneapolis, MN.
For more information please visit: www.histosonics.com
WHAT IS HISTOTRIPSY?
Histotripsy is a cutting-edge form of ultrasound that utilizes pulsed sound waves to create “bubble clouds” from gases naturally found in targeted tissue. These tiny bubble clouds form and collapse in microseconds, producing powerful mechanical forces that can effectively break down tissue at the cellular and sub-cellular levels.
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Non-invasive
The-first-of-its-kind procedure allows doctors to avoid incisions, needles, or other insertions through the skin which can help reduce the risk of infection, bleeding, long recovery times and other complications.
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Single Treatment
Histotripsy can be effective in destroying liver tumors in as little as one treatment, depending on the severity of your condition.
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Targeted
Histotripsy can be used to precisely target and destroy unwanted tissue, such as tumors, without causing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.
The Procedure - What to Expect
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Step 1: Consultation
If you are considering histotripsy, you will meet with your doctor who will answer your questions and discuss your eligibility for this procedure. If approved for histotripsy, you will schedule a date and time for the procedure.
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Step 2: Prep
Your doctor may require you to follow some dietary restrictions before the planned histotripsy. Be sure to follow all instructions before your planned date.
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Step 3: Day of Procedure
You will be guided into a room with a histotripsy system. Your doctor may perform an ultrasound for additional confirmation of your tumor location. General anesthesia will be administered and your doctor will place a histotripsy treatment head over the targeted tumor.
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Step 4: Histotripsy Begins
During the procedure, the treatment head delivers acoustic energy to the targeted tissue while your doctor monitors the treatment area using ultrasound imaging.
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Step 5: Duration of Therapy
The procedure time will vary depending on specific variables and the number of histotripsy treatments delivered in one session.
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Step 6: Recovery
After the treatment, you may experience some pain depending on the treatment area. Many patients can return home on the day of the procedure or the day after, and usually resume their normal activities quickly.