CamPROBE

A device developed by Dr Vincent Gnanapragasam that means fewer people need a stay in hospital when undergoing tests for prostate cancer. The simple tool allows samples to be collected from the prostate while administering local anaesthetic. Compared to other methods, it causes less discomfort, avoids the need for hospital admission and has a lower risk of infection.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXR7oOeYYKQ

Video transcript

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CamPROBE Device We make safety a priority in everything we do at CUH.

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CamPROBE makes prostate biopsies safer by reducing the risk of infections.

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It's a simple needle-like device developed by Professor Vincent Gnanapragasam.

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Using CamPROBE doctors can diagnose prostate cancer without general anaesthetic or an overnight stay in hospital.

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CamPROBE minimises discomfort, enables rapid recovery and leads to fewer complications.

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In trials, patients preferred CamPROBE over other methods of prostate sampling.

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CamPROBE is transforming our ability to diagnose one of the commonest forms of cancer.