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고강도 집속 초음파（하이푸） · High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) · Surgery
High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU)
An ultrasound probe is placed in the rectum and focused ultrasound energy heats and ablates the tumor area in the prostate. Used for some localized low- to intermediate-risk prostate cancers.
| Advantages | Limitations |
|---|---|
| No surgical incision; Relatively little effect on urination and sexual function | Only suitable for some carefully selected patients; Evidence for long-term results is thinner than for surgery and radiotherapy |