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High intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is a promising technology for the treatment of a number of urologic cancers, although currently its only routine use is in the treatment of prostate cancer. This review by Christian Chaussy and colleagues discusses the technology behind HIFU and the evidence for its use in different urologic tumors.