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Stanford Medicine's Dr. Pejman Ghanouni Receives RSNA's Cum Laude Award for CAPTAIN Perioperative Data Presentation
Globenewswire· 2025-12-04 22:00
Core Insights - Profound Medical Corp. announced that Dr. Pejman Ghanouni received the Cum Laude award for his presentation on the CAPTAIN trial comparing MRI-guided TULSA Procedure with robotic radical prostatectomy at the RSNA Annual Meeting 2025, highlighting the significance of this recognition in the medical community [1][2][3] Company Overview - Profound Medical Corp. is a commercial-stage medical device company focused on developing AI-powered, MRI-guided, incision-free therapies for the ablation of diseased tissue [5][6] - The company is commercializing the TULSA-PRO system, which utilizes real-time MRI and AI-enhanced planning for precise prostate tissue ablation, aiming to become a mainstream treatment for various prostate conditions [6][7] TULSA Procedure Details - The TULSA Procedure is a non-invasive treatment that uses robotically controlled ultrasound to ablate prostate tissue while preserving surrounding structures, offering advantages such as no blood loss, no overnight hospital stay, and quicker recovery times compared to traditional surgical methods [3][7] - The procedure is designed to be performed in a single session, taking a few hours, and is suitable for a wide range of prostate shapes and sizes [7] CAPTAIN Trial Insights - The CAPTAIN trial is a multi-center randomized controlled study comparing the safety and efficacy of the TULSA Procedure with robotic radical prostatectomy in men with organ-confined, intermediate-risk prostate cancer, with 210 patients randomized as of January 2025 [4] - The trial's results indicate that patients undergoing the TULSA Procedure experience significantly shorter recovery times, with many feeling back to normal the day after the procedure, compared to an average of three weeks for robotic surgery patients [3][4] Recognition and Awards - Dr. Ghanouni's presentation was one of only six to receive the Cum Laude award at RSNA 2025, representing the top 5% of scientific posters, underscoring the quality and impact of the research presented [2][3] - Additionally, Dr. Satoru Takahashi received a Certificate of Merit for his work on TULSA, further validating the procedure's emerging role in prostate cancer treatment [3]