A groundbreaking, hour-long procedure using electrical currents to eliminate hard-to-reach prostate tumors is providing renewed hope for thousands of men with prostate cancer. Known as the “Nanoknife” operation, this innovative treatment has been hailed by surgeons as a “game-changing” technique with the potential to cure the disease. The Nanoknife procedure employs a method called irreversible electroporation, which delivers electrical pulses directly into the tumor. This approach disrupts the tumor’s cell membranes without the invasiveness of traditional treatments, reducing the risk of harm to surrounding organs and tissues. One of the most significant advantages of this technique is its ability to target tumors that are otherwise difficult to reach, opening up new treatment possibilities for prostate cancer patients. Unlike traditional options such as radiotherapy or prostate removal surgery—which often result in complications like incontinence, urinary issues, and sexual dysfunction—Nanoknife therapy minimizes these risks. Doctor using the Electroporation (NanoKnife) passing electric currents directly into the tumor via a needle to kill off cancerous cells. (CREDIT: Creative Commons) Each year, over 50,000 men in the UK are diagnosed …