On the eve of its 37th anniversary, Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre in Mumbai announced in early July that it was launching the era of non-invasive surgery in India by opening the country’s first MR-guided focused ultrasound facility. Patients from India and neighboring Southeast Asian Countries will now have access to this non-invasive treatment option.
Dr. Shrinivas Desai, the hospital’s Director of Imaging and Interventional Radiology, noted the pioneering nature of the center.
“I believe this is just the first step,” Desai added, “and with more developments coming our way, I am sure we will usher in a non-surgical era of cancer treatment and other targeted therapies.”
Jaslok Hospital will also conduct research and clinical trials for breast, liver and bone cancer.
“Fibroid Relief has already be contacted by a patient in India, requesting additional information on focused ultrasound as a treatment option for her uterine fibroids” commented Tina Krall, Executive Director, Fibroid Relief. “We’re excited about the prospect of more patients around the world having access to this amazing medical technology that will have such a positive impact on their health and wellbeing.”
