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One-year clinical outcomes of MR-guided stereotactic body radiation therapy with rectal spacer for patients with localized prostate cancer.

Darren M C PoonJing YuanOi Lei WongBin YangMei Yan TseKa Ki LauSin Ting ChiuPeter Ka-Fung ChiuChi Fai NgKa Lun ChuiYiu Ming KwongWai Kit MaKin Yin CheungGeorge ChiuSiu Ki Yu
Published in: World journal of urology (2024)
MRgSBRT with rectal spacer for localized PC showed exceptional tolerability with minimal gastrointestinal toxicities and satisfactory patient-reported outcomes. Improvements in dosimetry, rectal sparing, and target coverage were achieved with a rectal spacer. Randomized trials are warranted for further validation.
Keyphrases
  • patient reported outcomes
  • prostate cancer
  • rectal cancer
  • radiation therapy
  • locally advanced
  • radical prostatectomy
  • magnetic resonance
  • open label
  • healthcare
  • robot assisted
  • radiation induced
  • affordable care act