How does the method work

“Treatment combines the most sophisticated diagnosis techniques, such as the polymemetric prostate MRI and the Fusion Biopsy prostate, ensuring precise detection of cancer tissue. Then, the irreversible electroderation of the cancer cells through 3-4 needles are performed through the perineum, using special coordinates, ”he explains,” he explains. Dr. George Sakellariou MD M.Sc, Urologist Surgeon, Director of Minimally Invasive Surgery of the Second Urology Clinic Metropolitan General and continues:

“Through them, electricity is applied, which causes necrosis of cancer cells, destroying them without affecting the surrounding healthy tissues, without increasing the temperature as the energy source automatically maintains the temperature within normal levels. This method offers a safe and effective alternative, avoiding the side effects of traditional therapies, such as radical prostatectomy or radiotherapy, which often cause significant complications, such as erectile dysfunction and incontinence, loss of ejaculation, intestinal disorders.

The procedure lasts about an hour, characterized by rapid recovery, allowing patients to return to their daily activities almost immediately, with a day of hospital with short recovery time. “

What are the advantages of the method?

• Bloodless and minimally invasive approach: No open surgery is required, nor incisions to place robotic-laparoscopic tools, minimizing the recovery time and the risks of complications
• Conservation of erectile function and ejaculation: Unlike other methods, this technique fully maintains the functions of the urogenital system
• No harm to nerves and vessels: Electricity targets the cancer cells exclusively, leaving the healthy tissues intact
• Quick recovery and minimal side effects: Most patients return to their daily activities within 24-48 hours
• High effectiveness: The technique has proven to be particularly effective in eliminating cancer cells, offering an alternative to traditional radical prostatectomy

Which patients are appropriate for?

“This treatment is aimed at men with locally localized, low malignant prostate cancer, who are looking for a less aggressive approach. Patients who meet the selection criteria avoid the effects of radiation or invasive procedures, with the ability to maintain a high quality of life after treatment. The treatment is always selected in collaboration with the treating physician, after a detailed evaluation of the case of each patient, “concludes Dr. Sakellariou.

*The importance of pioneering treatment

The above technique, which is an important step in progress in managing prostate cancer in our country, is applied by Dr. George Sakellariou, at the Metropolitan General, by the few certified doctors in Athens, who was trained at the University Hospital of Madrid.

As the method is already applied to advanced medical centers abroad with excellent results, its adoption by Metropolitan General upgrades the available treatment options for patients in our country. At the same time, it paves the way for further research and optimization of the method, with the aim of even greater efficiency and a personalized approach.