Focal Therapy with Cryosurgery and real-time image fusion

With the increased use of the PSA test (Prostate Specific Antigen), many men are diagnosed in early stages of the disease and feel that they are not prepared for aggressive treatments such as radiotherapy or radical prostatectomy, or they are willing to wait and monitor the possible progress of the disease without treatment. Focal cryotherapy is the treatment of choice for an increased number of men with localized disease. Focusing only on the affected area, allows preserving other regions of the prostate, in particular, the nerves and anatomical structures associated with erection and urinary continence.

FOCALYX® Tx Crio is the treatment for prostate cancer that combines cryotherapy with real-time image fusion (FOCALYX® Bx). In this way, we guarantee a highly effective treatment by guiding cryotherapy with a 360º map of the prostate, which has been obtained thanks to the most advanced imaging techniques.

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What is cryotherapy?

Cryotherapy is a minimally invasive treatment that uses very low temperatures to kill cancer cells. Through a complex procedure, small spheres of ice are formed very precisely. These are used to freeze a certain area of the prostate and destroy all the tumor tissue.

Cryotherapy is used throughout the world and has a clinical experience of more than 10 years that confirms its safety and effectiveness.

Advantages of cryotherapy versus other treatments for prostate cancer:

It is a minimally invasive treatment
The treatment is ambulatory, which reduces the risk of infection
The short recovery time allows a quick return to daily life
Minimal or no pain
It can improve urinary function in patients who experienced problems before cryotherapy
There is no need for irradiation or submitting the patient to radioactive substances that can cause side effects
It can be used when other treatments, such as intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), external-beam radiation therapy (EBRT) and brachytherapy have not been successful in healing prostate cancer.

Rescue cryosurgery after radiotherapy

Approximately 63% of patients with prostate cancer who underwent radiation as a first treatment suffered recurrence, that is, the cancer was reproduced (source CaPSURE, https://urology.ucsf.edu/research/cancer/capsure)

This recurrence is often considered a failure of the radiation.

Many patients who fail radiation undergo hormone therapy. It is important to remember that hormone therapy does not cure prostate cancer, it only delays the process. In addition, this therapy has unpleasant side effects.

Unlike hormonal therapy, cryotherapy is a curative treatment for recurrent prostate cancer. Cryotherapy carried out in patients with recurrence in prostate cancer, who have failed radiation, is known as rescue cryotherapy.

Other treatment options include rescue prostatectomy (surgical removal of the prostate) or additional radiation. Consider and evaluate the different options with your family and your doctor to decide which treatment is best for you and your lifestyle. At Lyx Urology we will advise you on any questions that may arise.

Other Focal Treatment options
for Prostate Cancer:

FOCALYX® Electroporation (IRE)

FOCALYX® HIFU

Do you have any questions about cryotherapy?

Cryotherapy is a minimally invasive technique for treating prostate cancer. More than 10 years of clinical experience confirm its safety and effectiveness.

Ask for an appointment, we will help you

Dra. Natalia Bautista

Being trained as one of the fellows of the Andrology and Reconstructive surgery unit at Lyx Institute of Urology was truly an incredible experience!

Coming from the Philippines, where no formal training in andrology and sexual medicine is available, being selected as one of the fellows was a significant milestone in my professional journey.

During my fellowship, I was deeply immersed in various aspects of andrology and sexual medicine. I gained valuable exposure to the importance of a multidisciplinary approach, collaborating with specialists such as radiologists specializing in andrology, nurse specialists for low-intensity shockwave therapy, and the world-class surgeons performing prosthetic and reconstructive urology. Apart from the cutting-edge procedures they performed, I was also impressed by the exceptional patient care provided by the nursing team, whose dedication to patient comfort and recovery stood out.

I am immensely grateful to the Lyx Institute for this learning opportunity. Despite cultural differences and language barriers, the team was warm, welcoming, respectful, and eager to share their expertise. I look forward to staying connected and exploring future collaborations, with the hope of bringing the knowledge and skills I gained back to the Philippines to benefit Filipino patients and contribute to the development of andrology and sexual medicine in my home country.

Dr. Mark Brian Roa

“My training at Lyx has been an exceptional experience. Although I have focused on urogenital prosthetic and reconstructive surgery, I was impressed to see that all urological aspects are integrated into this clinic. Each surgeon has a subspecialty and provides high-level surgical care. This has allowed me, not only an excellent and varied learning experience, but I have also been able to see the excellent and effective patient care. The center also exemplifies the safe use of outpatient surgery without compromising the patient experience or quality of care. Lyx Urology and The Lyx Institution truly embodies the spirit of the medical cutting edge.

The volume and variety of cases I have been able to assist has been impressive. The surgeons are very professional and have been very attentive and considerate to me, it has been a pleasure to work with them. I have learned a lot during my time here and I am happy to have new colleagues and friends. Although Australia is far from Spain, I look forward to our continued contact and collaboration.”

Dr. Ross Calopedos

“I did my traineeship at Lyx, it was a great educational experience, full of huge possibilities for my professional growth. The doctors are highly qualified and the operating rooms are fully equipped with brand new technologies. I am glad for this opportunity!”

Dr. Federica Passarelli

“It was a privilege to be on this fellowship at The Lyx Institution. My experience was wonderful. I am very grateful to the doctors and staff at Lyx, they are highly professional, polite and welcomed me with open arms.

My focus was on Andrology and HoLEP Surgery. The team of doctors is recognized nationally and internationally and it has been an honor to be with them both in the operating room and in consultation.

Lyx is a center of excellence always focused on improvement. I am completely impressed with the high volume of both surgeries and consultations they have. The care and attention to his patients is sublime. Its outpatient surgery center is an example of total efficiency. I am and will be eternally grateful to The Lyx Institution and the doctors that comprise it for giving me the opportunity to complete my training. Not only will I improve my surgical techniques, I will also learn better ways to care for my patients and make my practice more efficient.

I have a very pleasant experience and I hope to improve my professional practice. On a personal level, I made new friends and colleagues for life.“

Dr. Sergio Dávila

¡Formarme en la Unidad de Andrología y Cirugía Reconstructiva del Lyx Instituto de Urología ha sido realmente una experiencia increíble!

En mi país, esta parte de la urología no está desarrollada y la formación que recibimos es escasa, por lo que haber sido seleccionado como fellow de The Lyx Institution ha sido un hito importante en mi trayectoria profesional.

Durante mi estancia, he aprendido la importancia de un enfoque multidisciplinario: He tenido la oportunidad de colaborar, no solo con andrólogos de reconocido prestigio internacional, también con radiólogos y enfermeros especializados en Andrología, que además de realizar tratamientos vanguardistas, prestan especial atención a la satisfacción del paciente.

Estoy inmensamente agradecido a Lyx por esta oportunidad de aprendizaje. A pesar de las diferencias culturales y las barreras idiomáticas, el equipo ha sido cálido, acogedor, respetuoso y dispuesto a compartir su experiencia. Espero seguir conectado y explorar colaboraciones futuras, con la esperanza de traer el conocimiento y las habilidades que he adquirido a Filipinas para beneficiar a los pacientes filipinos y contribuir al desarrollo de la andrología y la medicina sexual en mi país de origen.

Dr. Mark Brian Roa

“Mi formación en Lyx ha sido una experiencia excepcional. Aunque me he centrado en la cirugía protésica y reconstructiva urogenital, me impresionó ver que todos los aspectos urológicos están integrados en esta clínica. Cada cirujano tiene una subespecialidad y proporciona atención quirúrgica de alto nivel. Esto me ha permitido, no sólo una excelente y variada experiencia de aprendizaje, también he podido comprobar la excelente y eficaz atención al paciente. El centro también ejemplifica el uso seguro de la cirugía ambulatoria sin comprometer la experiencia del paciente ni la calidad de la atención. Lyx Urología y The Lyx Institution verdaderamente encarna el espíritu de la vanguardia médica.

El volumen y variedad de casos al que he podido asistir ha sido impresionante. Los cirujanos son muy profesionales y han sido muy atentos y considerados conmigo, ha sido un placer trabajar con ellos. He aprendido mucho durante mi tiempo aquí y estoy feliz de tener nuevos colegas y amigos. Si bien Australia está lejos de España, espero con interés nuestro contacto y colaboración continua”

Dr. Ross Calopedos

“Fue un privilegio estar en este fellowship en The Lyx Institution. Mi experiencia fue maravillosa. Estoy muy agradecido con los doctores y el staff que forman parte de Lyx, son altamente profesionales, educados y me recibieron con los brazos abiertos.

Mi enfoque fue en Andrología y Cirugía HoLEP. El equipo de doctores es reconocido nacional e internacionalmente y ha sido todo un honor estar con ellos tanto en el quirófano como en consulta.

Lyx es un centro de excelencia enfocado siempre en mejorar. Estoy completamente impresionado con el alto volumen que tienen tanto de cirugías como de consultas. El cuidado y atención a sus pacientes es sublime. Su centro de cirugía ambulatoria es un ejemplo de eficacia total. Estoy y estaré eternamente agradecido con The Lyx Institution y los doctores que lo conforman por darme la oportunidad completar mi formación. No solo mejoré mis técnicas quirúrgicas, también aprendí mejores maneras para atender a mis pacientes y hacer mas eficiente mi consulta.

Me llevo una experiencia muy grata y espero mejorar mi practica profesional. A nivel personal, hice nuevos amigos y colegas de por vida.”

Dr. Sergio Dávila

“He realizado mis prácticas en Lyx y ha sido una gran experiencia educativa, llena de enormes posibilidades para mi crecimiento profesional. Los médicos están altamente cualificados y los quirófanos están equipados con las últimas tecnologías. ¡Me alegro de haber tenido esta oportunidad!”

Dra. Federica Passarelli

Focal Therapy with Cryosurgery and real-time image fusion

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What is cryotherapy?

Advantages of cryotherapy versus other treatments for prostate cancer:

Rescue cryosurgery after radiotherapy

Other Focal Treatment options for Prostate Cancer:

FOCALYX® Electroporation (IRE)

FOCALYX® HIFU

Do you have any questions about cryotherapy?

Ask for an appointment, we will help you

FOCALYX^® Tx CRIO

Other Focal Treatment options
for Prostate Cancer: