LAKEWOOD RANCH MEDICAL CENTER NOW OFFERS NON-INVASIVE ROBOTIC HIFU PROCEDURE FOR PROSTATE CANCER
Groundbreaking treatment expands leading-edge, non-invasive treatment options for patients
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is now offering Robotic Focal HIFU procedures for patients living with prostate cancer. Focal One’s innovative High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) technology utilizes high-intensity ultrasound waves to ablate prostate tissue. By focusing these waves on the affected area, HIFU causes localized heating that destroys the cells within the gland without harming healthy tissue nearby.
This investment reflects Lakewood Ranch Medical Center’s ongoing commitment to advancing care through innovative technology that grows alongside the needs of the community. By expanding access to leading-edge, non-invasive treatment options, the hospital helps ensure that residents can receive world-class care close to home—without the need to travel for advanced prostate cancer treatment.
“This investment in Focal One’s HIFU technology reflects our continued commitment to bringing advanced, modern care to our community,” said Rob J. Anderson, CEO of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. “By enhancing access to leading treatments for prostate cancer, we are providing our patients with the most innovative options available—close to home and delivered with the highest standard of care.”
The cutting-edge medical device is dedicated to focal therapy and enables precise local ablation in just one session under general anesthesia. The procedure is non-invasive, with no blade, scar, radiation, or incision is involved. Additionally, the risk of side effects, such as incontinence and erectile dysfunction, following the treatment is low. Quality of life preservation is the main priority, with minimal time away from work or leisure activities.
Treatment using Focal One Robotic HIFU began at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center in December of 2025. Stephen Scionti, MD, Director of the Scionti Prostate Center and the most experienced HIFU user in the United States with more than 2.000 HIFU treatments performed over the past 20 years will be one of the physicians offering the Focal One Robotic HIFU procedure at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. Potential patients and caregivers can visit http://www.