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Mr Tim Dudderidge: What happens on the day of a focal therapy treatment?
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Mr. Tim Dudderidge (Consultant Urologist, The Focal Therapy Clinic): Focal therapy is a day-case procedure performed under general anesthesia, typically lasting 6090 minutes. A catheter is required for 57 days, and most patients resume normal activities soon after, making it a minimally invasive and efficient treatment option. 00:00 Introduction Mr. Tim Dudderidge introduces what to expect on the day of focal therapy. 00:01 Arrival & Preparation Arrive starved for anesthesia, nursing checks, and enema for ultrasound clarity. 00:21 Procedure Details Transferred to theater, anesthetized, procedure lasts 6090 minutes. 00:32 Post-Procedure Recovery Wake in recovery, food & drink provided, catheter management explained. 00:53 Going Home & Recovery Must be driven home, catheter stays 57 days, most men return to normal life soon after removal. 01:38 Key Takeaway Focal therapy is a straightforward day-case procedure with quick recovery. Tim Dudderidge - https://www.thefocaltherapyclinic.co.uk/about-us/our-consultants/mr-tim-dudderidge/ Focal therapy timeline - https://www.thefocaltherapyclinic.co.uk/focal-therapy/

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Mr Tim Dudderidge: Do I need a general anaesthetic for focal therapy
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Mr. Tim Dudderidge (Consultant Urologist, The Focal Therapy Clinic): **Most patients can safely undergo general anesthesia for HIFU, NanoKnife, and cryotherapy**. **Spinal anesthesia is not suitable for HIFU or NanoKnife but may be an option for cryotherapy**. Tim Dudderidge - https://www.thefocaltherapyclinic.co.uk/about-us/our-consultants/mr-tim-dudderidge/ Care Pathway - https://www.thefocaltherapyclinic.co.uk/process/ Focal Therapy - https://www.thefocaltherapyclinic.co.uk/focal-therapy/

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Mr Tim Dudderidge: What happens during focal therapy
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Mr. Tim Dudderidge (Consultant Urologist, The Focal Therapy Clinic): Focal therapy procedures last 6090 minutes under anesthesia, using MRI-ultrasound fusion to precisely target cancer. HIFU, cryotherapy, and NanoKnife effectively destroy cancer cells while preserving healthy tissue, offering a minimally invasive alternative to surgery or radiotherapy. Tim Dudderidge - https://www.thefocaltherapyclinic.co.uk/about-us/our-consultants/mr-tim-dudderidge/ Focal Therapy - https://www.thefocaltherapyclinic.co.uk/focal-therapy/ 00:00 Focal Therapy Procedure Overview (Anesthesia & Positioning) 00:07 Imaging & Treatment Planning (MRIUltrasound Fusion) 00:40 HIFU Treatment Explained (Heat-Based Therapy) 00:59 Cryotherapy & NanoKnife (Needle-Based Therapies) 01:25 Procedure Duration & Recovery (6090 Minutes, Catheter Placement) 01:30 Key Benefit: Precision with Functional Preservation

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