The prototype of the innovative Lotus 1 device is built in the form of a chair that incorporates a therapeutic pillow. The patient sits with the perineum (perineal buffer) placed on top of the therapeutic pillow with which the pelvic floor can be viewed. The system, developed by the Nina company, enables non-invasive diagnosis and treatment through the perineum: the diagnosis of the prostate is carried out with the help of ultrasound imaging, while the treatment is carried out by burning selected points inside the prostate with the help of high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU).
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An enlarged prostate affects the quality of life of hundreds of millions of older men in the world, causes difficulties in urinating and is a risk factor for damage to the bladder and kidneys. Common treatments for benign enlarged prostate include prescription drugs, active observation or surveillance, combination therapies, and invasive or minimally invasive surgery. The drug treatment is usually accompanied by side effects, from dizziness to impairment of sexual function and is not a permanent solution. Surgical treatment involves the insertion of surgical instruments into the penis, so many men shy away from it. In fact, about 60% of men who suffer from symptoms of benign enlarged prostate avoid receiving conventional treatment, even though they experience a decrease in quality of life and risk the development of health complications.