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Transperineal versus transrectal prostate fiducial insertion in radiation treatment of prostate cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Seong Sook HongSung Hwan BaeJiyoung HwangEun Ji Lee
Published in: Ultrasonography (Seoul, Korea) (2024)
The use of both TP and TR techniques for placing gold seed fiducial markers has proven to be an effective, safe, and well-tolerated method for image-guided radiation therapy in prostate cancer patients. A significant benefit of the TP technique is its ability to avoid rectal puncture, thereby reducing the risk of UTIs. Although the incidence of UTIs and rectal bleeding associated with the TR method is relatively low, these complications can disrupt patient wellbeing and potentially cause delays in treatment.
Keyphrases
  • prostate cancer
  • radiation therapy
  • radical prostatectomy
  • radiation induced
  • combination therapy
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