What is Focal Laser Ablation (FLA) for Prostate Cancer? A Candid Discussion with Dr. Ara Karamanian

Sep 20, 2024

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Dr. Geo sits down with Dr. Ara Karamanian, MD, a board-certified interventional and diagnostic radiologist with expertise in prostate cancer treatment. Dr. Karamanian, who holds a biomedical engineering degree from Duke University, specializes in Focal Laser Ablation (FLA), a cutting-edge, minimally invasive therapy that uses real-time MRI guidance to precisely target and treat prostate cancer. Together, they discuss the benefits of FLA, how it compares to other focal therapies, and who makes an ideal candidate for this advanced procedure. They also delve into the reasons why FLA is not yet widely available, despite its promising results.

Key Points:

What FLA is and how it works for prostate cancer.
Differences between FLA and other focal therapies like MRI fusion biopsy.
Who is the right candidate for FLA treatment.
The benefits of real-time MRI in guiding FLA procedures.
Why FLA is not yet a standard treatment option in many places.

Tune in to learn more about this revolutionary therapy from one of the leading experts in the field.

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