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Dr. Edward Woods Dr. Edward Woods has been a urologist at Scarborough General Hospital since 1988. He is certified as a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada. Dr. Woods has a specific interest in new technologies in urology, including the use of lasers and minimally invasive bladder techniques.
Dr. Bill Orovan, Maple Leaf HIFU Medical Director Dr. William Orovan is a Urological Surgeon certified as a fellow by the American College of Surgeons and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He is also medical director of Maple Leaf HIFU Co.

Dr. Magdy Hassouna Dr. Magdy Hassouna is certified as a Fellow by the American College of Surgeons and by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Dr. Hassouna is also a Diplomat of the American Board of Urology.

Videos featuring Dr. Edward Woods, Dr. William Orovan,
and Dr. Magdy Hassouna

  1. Please describe your professional credentials. (Dr. William Orovan)
     
  2. Please tell us a bit about yourself. (Dr. Edward Woods)
     
  3. Please list your professional credentials. (Dr. Magdy Hassouna)
     
  4. What prompted you to become involved with the Ablatherm HIFU technology? (Dr. William Orovan)
     
  5. What advice would you give to a man just diagnosed with prostate cancer? (Dr. Edward Woods)
     
  6. How does HIFU work? (Dr. Edward Woods)
     
  7. Please provide a history of the Maple Leaf HIFU clinic. (Dr. William Orovan)
     
  8. Please describe the Prince Arthur Medical Center. (Dr. Edward Woods)
     
  9. What do you consider to be the primary advantages of Ablatherm HIFU over other prostate cancer treatment options? (Dr. William Orovan)
     
  10. Please describe the safety mechanisms of the Ablatherm device.
    (Dr. William Orovan)
     
  11. What tests need to be performed in order for a patient to qualify for HIFU treatment? (Dr. Edward Woods)
     
  12. How is the Ablatherm device set up for treatment? (Dr. Edward Woods)
     
  13. What are the advantages of the Ablatherm device? (Dr. William Orovan)
     
  14. Please provide a chronology of events involved in Ablatherm HIFU treatment. (Dr. William Orovan)
     
  15. Is travel a concern for patients after Ablatherm HIFU treatment?
    (Dr. Edward Woods)
     
  16. Are there any lifestyle changes required prior to treatment?
    (Dr. Edward Woods)
     
  17. How soon can a patient resume his normal lifestyle following the Ablatherm HIFU procedure? (Dr. Edward Woods)
     
  18. Please discuss the risks of incontinence and erectile dysfunctin as they relate to Ablatherm HIFU. (Dr. William Orovan)
     
  19. Does Ablatherm HIFU treatment affect erectile function? (Dr. Edward Woods)
     
  20. Can Ablatherm HIFU be used to treat patients after radiation failure?
    (Dr. Edward Woods)
     
  21. Do you believe Ablatherm HIFU should be considered as a first-choice treatment option? (Dr. William Orovan)
     
  22. What is the typical recovery time for patients? (Dr. William Orovan)
     
  23. How does Ablatherm provide patients with greater flexibility regarding treatment options? (Dr. William Orovan)
     
  24. Please describe Maple Leaf's post-procedure follow-up process.
    (Dr. William Orovan)
     
  25. What do you envision as the future for Ablatherm HIFU? (Dr. William Orovan)