Prostate Treatment
Prostate Hyperthermia
Prostate hyperthermia is a specialized heat treatment designed for prostate cancer and prostate-related conditions. It delivers controlled thermal energy directly to the prostate gland as part of an integrative treatment approach.
What it is
What Is Prostate Hyperthermia?
Prostate hyperthermia uses focused heat to treat prostate cancer and benign prostate conditions. The treatment raises the temperature of prostate tissue to therapeutic levels, which can directly damage cancer cells, improve local blood flow, enhance the delivery and effectiveness of medications, and stimulate local immune activity.
How it works
How Does It Work?
Heat is delivered to the prostate gland using a transrectal applicator designed specifically for prostate treatment. The device allows precise temperature control within the prostate while minimizing exposure to surrounding tissues. The procedure is minimally invasive and performed under continuous monitoring.
Who it is for
What Conditions Does It Treat?
- Prostate cancer (localized and locally advanced)
- Recurrent prostate cancer
- Benign prostatic conditions
Could this belong in your plan?
That depends on your findings, not on the therapy. Send what you have with a short history; a physician reads it before the video call and tells you whether this treatment belongs in your program.
In the room
What a session feels like
- Before You are positioned comfortably. Local anesthesia or mild sedation may be used so you can lie still without discomfort.
- During A session lasts 60–90 minutes. You feel warmth in the pelvis; tissue temperature and vital signs are monitored throughout.
- Afterwards You rest until any sedation has worn off, then return to your room. A treatment plan usually includes several sessions.
Evidence
Evidence & Safety
Clinical studies have demonstrated the benefits of prostate hyperthermia when combined with radiation therapy or other treatments for prostate cancer. Research indicates improved local control rates and reduced side effects compared to more invasive procedures. St. George Hospital has extensive experience with this specialized application.
Where we use it
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Request a consultation
A video consultation in English before you travel. A physician reviews your findings first; we reply by email within one business day (Mon–Fri).
Mon–Thu 08:00–17:00, Fri 08:00–14:00 (CET/CEST)+49 8061 398-0info@clinicum-stgeorg.de
St. George Hospital is a specialist hospital, not an emergency department. In a medical emergency in Germany, dial 112.