28/11/2025
Precision in Prostate Cancer Treatment: Exploring the NanoKnife Procedure at Vitus Private Clinic.
At the Vitus Private Clinic, we were among the first to adopt cutting-edge focal therapy—NanoKnife (IRE - Irreversible Electroporation) for the treatment of prostate cancer. Unlike traditional approaches, this technique offers a non-thermal, image-guided treatment that targets tumors with unparalleled precision.
Here’s how the procedure unfolds:
Step 1: Planning
It all begins with high-resolution diagnostics—multiparametric MRI and/or 3D saturation biopsy ensures we accurately identify the tumor zones. Without this, NanoKnife's precision wouldn't be possible.
Step 2: Electrode Placement
Needles are carefully placed transperineally with endorectal ultrasound. The prostate’s complex anatomy makes this a demanding yet crucial step—experience and precision are paramount.
Step 3: Simulation
Using advanced software, we tailor the treatment zone with exact voltage, pulse duration, and placement to ensure safe margins around the tumor.
Step 4: Treatment
The actual procedure? Just a few seconds of targeted electric pulses between needles—typically 3000 volts, delivered in microseconds, ensuring minimal tissue damage and no burns.
Step 5: Aftercare
Patients typically experience minimal discomfort and a fast recovery. The body naturally expels ablated tissue over the next few months.
NanoKnife offers a revolutionary approach to preserving quality of life while targeting cancer effectively.