American Hospital Dubai Launches Region's First Non-Invasive Prostate
Feb 02, 2025
American Hospital Dubai has launched the region's first Focal One Robotic High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) treatment for prostate cancer, offering a non-invasive alternative without surgery or radiation.
Reducing hospital stays and recovery time, the advanced technology uses focused ultrasound waves to destroy cancerous prostate tissue while preserving surrounding healthy tissue, with robotic precision minimizing complications.
The hospital's expertise in robotic-assisted surgery has previously earned it the Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery (COERS) accreditation from the US-based Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), the first private healthcare facility in the region to achieve this recognition.
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