Visually
Guided HIFU
Tissue Change Monitoring
Software (TCM)
TCM is a unique software designed for the Sonablate that monitors real-time tissue
changes during HIFU therapy for the treatment of malignant and benign prostate
disease. TCM provides feedback on the treatment in real-time so that the surgeon
knows exactly what is happening to the prostate tissue during HIFU. TCM has the
potential to reduce side effects for patients because physicians can tailor the
amount of heat used for each individual patient.
How does TCM work?
A radio frequency (RF) signal is sent to a treatment site prior to delivery of
HIFU and then another signal is sent after delivery of HIFU in the same treatment
site. TCM calculates the change that took place and displays it on-screen. TCM
quantifies tissue changes based on a comparison of radio frequency (RF) ultrasound
pulse-echo signals at each treatment sites.
Click here to download the TCM brochure.
