Focal Therapy with Irreversible Electroporation (IRE)
Irreversible electroporation (IRE) is a minimally invasive focal therapy that uses high-intensity electric pulses to destroy cancer cells without damaging surrounding tissues
This technology creates micropores in the cell membrane, leading to tumor cell death without generating heat, thereby preserving critical structures such as nerves and blood vessels.
What is it used for?
This technique is mainly used in:
- Focal treatment of prostate cancer in selected patients, avoiding the need for radical surgery.
- Localized urological tumors where precise destruction is required without affecting healthy tissue.
- Patients with high risk of side effects from conventional treatments such as radiotherapy or prostatectomy.
- Cases where preserving urinary and sexual function are essential, thanks to its precision and low impact on nerve structures.
Main benefits
- Precise and minimally invasive treatment → Eliminates tumor cells without affecting nearby organs or tissues.
- Preservation of erectile and urinary function → Unlike conventional surgery, it minimizes the risk of urinary incontinence and impotence.
- No thermal effects → Does not generate heat or damage adjacent vascular or nerve structures, unlike other treatments such as cryotherapy or laser ablation.
- Shorter recovery time → Outpatient procedure with less hospitalization time and faster return to daily life.
- Option for patients contraindicated for surgery or radiotherapy → Particularly useful when aggressive treatments should be avoided.
