October 23, 2017

U-M Urology team performs first HIFU procedure in the state of Michigan

The procedure, which took place at the Michigan Medicine's Livonia Center for Specialty Care, uses High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound for the treatment of prostate cancer.

The surgery team was led by Dr. Arvin George and Dr. Jeff Montgomery.

This proceudre marks the first use of HIFU technology to treat prostate cancer in the state of Michigan. The technology was provided by Soncare Medical.

Click here to learn more about the benefits of HIFU.