Perirectal hydrogel spacer placement prior to prostate radiation therapy using a probe-mounted needle guide

Abstract

In this report we describe our successful adoption of a single-use, probe-mounted, needle guide for perirectal hydrogel spacer placement prior to radiation therapy for prostate cancer. Use of this device eliminates the need for a mechanical stepper unit and facilitates perirectal hydrogel placement by ensuring alignment of the injection needle with the ultrasound probe.

Keywords

• Prostate cancer
• Radiation therapy
• Rectal spacer
• Probe-mounted needle guide