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Real time brachytherapy for prostate cancer – A new challenge for medical physicists
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Abstract
Background
The paper present the “real time” brachytherapy for planning prostate cancer. The differences between treatment planning for “traditional” and “real time” brachytherapy, from the point of view of the medical physicist, are taken into account and each step of treatment planning is presented.
Aim
The aim of the paper was to present the difference between in “conventional” and “real time” planning treatment from the point of view of medical physicist.
Materials/Methods
Two significant aspects of treatment planning in “real time” brachytherapy are underlined. The first is connected with the place of work of the medical physicist (operating room), and the second one regarding the time (patient is under spinal anesthesia).
Results/Conclusions
Treatment planning and patient treatment, based on Ultrasound examinations, allows us to minimize topographical errors during the application of brachytherapy.
Abstract
Background
The paper present the “real time” brachytherapy for planning prostate cancer. The differences between treatment planning for “traditional” and “real time” brachytherapy, from the point of view of the medical physicist, are taken into account and each step of treatment planning is presented.
Aim
The aim of the paper was to present the difference between in “conventional” and “real time” planning treatment from the point of view of medical physicist.
Materials/Methods
Two significant aspects of treatment planning in “real time” brachytherapy are underlined. The first is connected with the place of work of the medical physicist (operating room), and the second one regarding the time (patient is under spinal anesthesia).
Results/Conclusions
Treatment planning and patient treatment, based on Ultrasound examinations, allows us to minimize topographical errors during the application of brachytherapy.
Keywords
virtual plan; live plan; Real Time brachytherapy
About this articleTitle
Real time brachytherapy for prostate cancer – A new challenge for medical physicists
Journal
Reports of Practical Oncology and Radiotherapy
Issue
Pages
255-259
Published online
2005-01-01
DOI
10.1016/S1507-1367(05)71098-1
Bibliographic record
Rep Pract Oncol Radiother 2005;10(5):255-259.
Keywords
virtual plan
live plan
Real Time brachytherapy
Authors
Krzysztof Ślosarek
Joanna Bystrzycka
Marek Fijałkowski