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Magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound surgery offers a high degree of precision and control. What advantages does this offer over current treatments?

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Magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound surgery offers a high degree of precision and control. What advantages does this offer over current treatments?

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MR-guided focused ultrasound can be focused on a spot 1 mm in diameter virtually anywhere in the body. The heat and vibration applied at that spot can be controlled with a high degree of accuracy and the area affected can be sharply delineated to protect healthy tissue. The physician can target and plan the procedure in great detail, monitor the progress of the procedure in real-time, and confirm its effectiveness.