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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jane Kirby

Pioneering treatment uses water to remove cancerous cells

  • A groundbreaking trial for Aquablation, a prostate cancer treatment utilising robotics, AI, and real-time imaging, has launched in the UK.
  • The therapy aims to offer a curative option with fewer side effects, such as erectile dysfunction and urinary problems, compared to traditional radical prostatectomy.
  • The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in London is the first European hospital to recruit a patient for the global trial.
  • It will involve 280 patients across seven countries.
  • Aquablation works by using a robotic-assisted, high-pressure waterjet to precisely remove cancerous tissue while preserving surrounding nerves and muscles.

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