Cryoablation Takes Center Stage at American Society of Breast Surgeons' 24th Annual Meeting

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May 01, 2023, 08:00 ET

IceCure's ProSense was the cryoablation system used in first-of-its-kind cryotherapy continuing medical education (CME) course
High level of interest expressed in cryoablation from attending surgeons and from American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBrS) leadership
Plan presented for a proposed ASBrS Cryoablation trial during CME course

CAESAREA, Israel, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IceCure Medical Ltd. (Nasdaq: ICCM) (TASE: ICCM) developer of the ProSense® System, a minimally-invasive cryoablation technology that destroys tumors by freezing as an alternative to surgical tumor removal, today announced that its participation in the American Society of Breast Surgeons' (ASBrS) 24th Annual Meeting, which took place in Boston on April 26-30, 2023, resulted in high levels of interest in ProSense. Cryoablation, a promising surgical tool and minimally invasive alternative to breast surgery for selected patient populations, was favorably mentioned several times during a keynote speech by ASBrS leadership and was the focus of the ASBrS' first-ever cryoablation CME course.

A plan for a proposed ASBrS Cryoablation trial was presented at the very well-attended CME course titled "Cryotherapy: An Introductory Course for the Ultrasound-Experienced Surgeon" taught by cryoablation thought leaders who demonstrated using ProSense during the hands-on course. The cryotherapy trial plan presented during the course indicated inclusion criteria of women between the ages of 55 to 85. IceCure's ICE3 trial interim results for cryotherapy in the treatment of early stage breast cancer were also presented during the course as well as mentioned several times in other settings during the 5-day conference.

Attending surgeons heard a keynote speech, the "Presidential Address", by the outgoing ASBrS president, Dr. Nathalie Johnson, who spoke favorably of cryoablation as a minimally invasive approach to treating breast cancer that breast surgeons ought to provide. IceCure welcomed a large number of breast surgeons at its exhibition booth where doctors gained knowledge and hands-on experience with ProSense.

"Our cryoablation system received the highest level of interest we've seen to date from the medical community. Numerous breast surgeons indicated their interest in using ProSense in their clinics. The interest and support that cryoablation received from ASBrS leadership indicate to us that the ASBrS may indeed proceed with a trial, which would be a significant turning point toward the adoption of this minimally invasive method for early stage breast cancer patients," stated Eyal Shamir, IceCure's Chief Executive Officer.

About ASBrS
The American Society of Breast Surgeons, the primary leadership organization for general surgeons who treat patients with breast disease, is committed to continually improving the practice of breast surgery by serving as an advocate for surgeons who seek excellence in the care of breast patients. This mission is accomplished by providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and by promoting education, research, and the development of advanced surgical techniques.

About IceCure Medical
IceCure Medical (Nasdaq: ICCM) (TASE: ICCM) develops and markets ProSense®, an advanced liquid-nitrogen-based cryoablation therapy for the treatment of tumors (benign and cancerous) by freezing, with the primary focus areas being breast, kidney, bone and lung cancer. Its minimally invasive technology is a safe and effective alternative to hospital surgical tumor removal that is easily performed in a relatively short procedure. The system is marketed and sold worldwide for the indications cleared and approved to date including in the U.S., Europe, and China.

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