LYON, France, June 16, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EDAP TMS SA (Nasdaq:EDAP), the global leader in therapeutic ultrasound, today announced the first prostate ablation treatments performed at Radiosurgery of New York and Eastern Massachusetts Surgery Center, using the Company's FDA-cleared Ablatherm Robotic HIFU device deployed by HIFU USA Corp, a leading provider of mobile technology solutions to urologists. Dr. Ron Israeli, Chief Medical Officer of HIFU USA, Corp. performed the procedure at Radiosurgery of New York, while the procedures at Eastern Massachusetts Surgery Center were performed by Dr. Clifford Gluck and Dr. James Lin both of Greater Boston Urology who are also affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
The Ablatherm Robotic HIFU used in these procedures is owned by HIFU USA, Corp., who mobilized the system to provide HIFU access to select urologists and clinics across the New York and New England regions.
Dr. Gluck commented, "We are thrilled to begin treating patients with Ablatherm Robotic HIFU and to be the first practice in all of New England to utilize HIFU for the ablation of prostate tissue. As a minimally-invasive technique, HIFU has the potential to significantly improve quality of life for a certain subset of prostate cancer patients. This is especially important as more men are being diagnosed earlier in life and may not be content with the stress and uncertainty associated with active surveillance. At Eastern Massachusetts Surgery Center, we are committed to offering patients the most innovative therapeutic options available. Ablatherm falls perfectly within this commitment and we are excited to expand our use of the technology."
Dr. Israeli added: "It is a privilege to perform these initial prostate ablation treatments at Radiosurgery of New York in midtown Manhattan. For certain men, HIFU has a range of advantages over alternative therapies, and I look forward to bringing the benefits of this innovative technology to appropriate patients within my practice."
He continued "We are pleased to add Ablatherm Robotic HIFU to our technology portfolio and to have supported these fine physicians with the procedures. Many of the physicians we work with have expressed excitement at the opportunity to add HIFU as another treatment option to their practice, providing them with an intermediate option between active surveillance and radical prostatectomy. We believe that Ablatherm optimally addresses this substantial need and anticipate significant utilization, which will result in us opening multiple Ablatherm Robotic HIFU centers throughout the country in the immediate future."
