High intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU, or sometimes MRgFUS for magnetic resonance guided focused ultrasound) is a medical procedure that applies high intensity focused ultrasound energy to locally heat and destroy diseased or damaged tissue through ablation. HIFU is used to treat some types of cancer. In this case, the doctor uses high-frequency waves to target and kill cancer cells in one specific area of the body. This procedure is considered minimally invasive.
MD, MS - Gen Surgery, MS - Surgical Oncology
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates -Dr. Tarek Alkhouri is a Specialist Medical Oncologist at Albeirouni University Hospital, Damascus, Syria from April 2009 till April 2015 Pediatrics. He offres services in Adolescence and Young Adults Oncology (such as Solid Tumors and Hematologic Malignancies). Dr. Tarek has written Thesis of the Master Degree in Medical Oncology about the role of Oxaliplatin and Capecitabine in the Treatment of Advanced and Metastatic
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MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCH - Surgical Oncology
Dr. Sivaprakash is a highly qualified and skilled carncer surgeon. He was a Gold Medalist in M.Ch and has more than 8 years of experience in surgical oncology. He obtained his Post Graduation degree from the prestigious Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER) – Chandigarh, India. He was associated with Tata Memorial Center; one of the leading Cancer Centers in Asia, as a Registrar in Surgical oncology. He also worked as a Senior Registrar in Surgical Oncology at King George\'s Medical university – Lucknow (India) & Apollo Specialty Hospital – Chennai (india). Before joining Zulekha Healthcare Group, Dr. Sivaprakash was associated with Apollo Specialty Hospital – Chennai as a Consultant in Surgical oncology.
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