New transurethral system for interstitial radiation of prostate cancer

Journal Article · Thu Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1988 · J. Surg. Oncol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1002/jso.2930390406· OSTI ID:6486485

Baumgartner, G; Callahan, D; McKiel, Jr, C F; Zickgraf, E; Forgione, H

Direct endoscopic implantation of radioactive materials for carcinoma of the prostate without an open operation was accomplished by the use of modified existing transurethral instrumentation and techniques. The closed approach seems applicable particularly to the geriatric population, which is afflicted more commonly but is frequently not treated because of concurrent diseases or because the patient had transurethral resection of the prostate as a diagnostic procedure. Eleven patients were implanted using the transurethral route. Implantations were accomplished successfully with extremely low morbidity. Along with more conventional dosimetry studies, computer tomography was used to assess the placement of seeds. The direct visualization of the method suggests a potential for greater precision of seed placement as illustrated by computer tomography. In addition, this new instrumentation and method offers a low-risk procedure for carcinoma of the prostate that can be performed on an outpatient basis for selected patients.

• Research Organization: St. Francis Hospital, Evanston, IL (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6486485
• Journal Information: J. Surg. Oncol.; (United States), Vol. 39:4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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