Extracellular Vesicles (Exosomes) Therapy in Combination with Laser Ablation for Prostate Cancer Surgery

Daniel Sperling, M.D.

Medical Director & Chief of Interventional Urology Sperling Prostate Center, Florida & New York; Medical Director, Sperling Medical Group, Florida; Medical Director, Sperling Neurosurgery Associates, Florida

Recent discoveries have newly revealed that almost all types of cells produce extracellular vehicles (EVs) to communicate with each other. One type of EV, exosomes, transport cargo that regulates cell processes such as the production of protein. The cargo may differ based on the cell of origin, but can include molecules such as messenger RNA, microRNA, membrane proteins, etc. Scientific excitement is rapidly increasing over the promising ability application of exosomes for diagnostic, therapeutic, and regenerative purposes. This presentation will explain exosomes, identify the areas of greatest potential use, and explain how exosomes can facilitate healing and boost cancer immunity following Focal Laser Ablation (FLA) for the treatment of prostate cancer.