Bathe a prostate tumor in metallic particles that preferentially move through permeable capillaries and into the tumor bed. Shine an infrared light on the particles. The metal, but not the tissue, absorbs infrared energy; as it heats, it destroys tumor cells. Tissue not in contact with the metal particles, ie, healthy tissue, is unaffected.
From evidence to practice: Dr. Makarov discusses implementation science in urology
July 25th 2024“What our major contribution is, I think as urologists doing implementation science, is determining the important questions, which we are particularly well-suited to do because we're taking care of the patients,” says Danil V. Makarov, MD, MHS.