Philips has announced the FDA 510(k) clearance of the latest Philips UroNav system.
In a recent press release made by the company, it states that the system includes a new advanced annotation workflow that supports clinicians during focal therapy procedures, helping deliver more precise, minimally invasive care.
“We’re entering a new era of precision prostate cancer care. Philips’ integrated focal therapy platform unifies imaging, biopsy pathology, treatment planning and 3D imaging guidance with magnetic resonance [MR] ultrasound fusion giving clinicians end to end efficiency and control,” said Ardeshir Rastinehad, vice chair of urology at Lenox Hill Hospital and system director of prostate cancer at Northwell Health in New York, USA. “With fused imaging and real time ablation guidance in one place, we can personalise therapy with greater accuracy and spare patients the unnecessary side effects of traditional treatments.”
As an image fusion system, UroNav seamlessly integrates pre-procedural imaging, such as MRI, with real-time intra-procedural imaging from ultrasound systems. This innovative combination enhances the precision and accuracy of therapeutic procedures, providing clinicians with a comprehensive and dynamic view of the targeted area.
A more targeted approach means a more informed treatment selection and patients receive better and more precise care and clinicians are supported in better diagnosis, a 30% improvement in high-risk prostate cancer diagnosis using fusion biopsy compared to the standard biopsy. The new advanced annotation workflow works in tandem with DynaCAD Urology to support focal therapy planning, deliver and review, reducing complexity and enabling a broader group of clinicians to offer minimally invasive options.
“We’re helping clinicians deliver more precise prostate cancer care by streamlining complex workflows and delivering the insights they need to support precise diagnosis and expand options for minimally invasive treatments,” said Martijn Hartjes, business leader, Clinical Informatics at Philips. “Our goal is to equip clinicians with the clinical tools required so they can deliver better care for more patients.”
In addition to clinical functionality, Philips UroNav delivers enhanced compatibility with ultrasound devices and needle guides, upgraded privacy and security protections, and seamless integration with Philips DynaCAD systems for radiology and urology, says the company.
