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  • 1Center for Bioengineering in the Service of Humanity and Society, School of Engineering and Computer Science, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Givaat Ram Campus, Jerusalem, Israel 91904. OnikCryo@aol.com

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Irreversible electroporation (IRE) offers a promising alternative to cryo-ablation for prostate cancer treatment. This non-thermal method creates distinct lesions with minimal damage to surrounding tissues, potentially improving patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Oncology
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Prostate cryo-ablation is an accepted treatment for prostate cancer.
  • Cryo-ablation has limitations including variable damage, injury to adjacent structures (rectum, urethra, neurovascular bundle), and long procedure times.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate irreversible electroporation (IRE) as a novel non-thermal ablation modality for prostate tissue.
  • To compare IRE lesion characteristics and safety with thermal ablation methods.

Main Methods:

  • Six male dogs underwent prostate treatment using IRE with percutaneous or trans-rectal probe placement under ultrasound guidance.
  • Short DC electric current pulses were delivered, with lesions sometimes intentionally including adjacent structures.
  • Subjects were monitored for 1-14 days post-procedure before sacrifice.

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Main Results:

  • IRE lesions exhibited distinct margins with a narrow transition zone from normal to necrotic tissue.
  • Complete cell destruction was observed within IRE lesions, with rapid resolution and shrinkage within two weeks.
  • Adjacent structures like the urethra, rectum, and neurovascular bundle remained unaffected by IRE.

Conclusions:

  • IRE creates distinct prostate lesions with superior margin definition and minimal collateral damage compared to thermal ablation.
  • The unique characteristics of IRE lesions suggest significant advantages for clinical prostate ablation, potentially improving efficacy and acceptance.