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EDAP Announces Launch of Clinical Study Combining HIFU and Chemotherapy for Localized Aggressive High Risk Prostate Cancer

Date:8/19/2007

erapy following radiation failure, EDAP offers patients and physicians a statistical consistency of outcomes unmatched by traditional therapies. We intend to document the strength of Ablatherm-HIFU not only as a standalone focal treatment, but also in combination with other choices, giving doctors an enhanced arsenal in the fight against prostate cancer while preserving patient quality of life."

"EDAP continues to expand its market opportunity through rigorous and consistent clinical evaluation of the Ablatherm-HIFU system," said Marc Oczachowski, CEO of EDAP. "This test demonstrates the opportunity for Ablatherm to work in concert with other therapies for higher risk patients, expanding the potential population for whom Ablatherm-HIFU may be a solution."

About EDAP TMS S.A.

EDAP TMS S.A. develops and markets Ablatherm, the most advanced and clinically proven choice for High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) treatment of localized prostate cancer. HIFU treatment is shown to be a minimally invasive and effective treatment option with a low occurrence of side effects. Ablatherm-HIFU is generally recommended for patients with localized prostate cancer (stages T1-T2) who are not candidates for surgery or who prefer an alternative option, or for patients who failed radiotherapy treatment. The company is also developing this technology for the potential treatment of certain other types of tumors. EDAP TMS S.A. also produces and commercializes medical equipment for treatment of urinary tract stones using Extra-corporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy (ESWL).

For more information on the Company, contact Magnolia Investor Relations at (972) 801-4900, the Corporate Investor Relations Dept at +33 (0)4 78 26 40 46 or see the Company's Web sites at http://www.edap-tms.com and http://www.hifu-planet.com.

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