Brachytherapy for Prostate Cancer 2017

Planning modality

Description

Creation of a plan on the OR just before the implant procedure, with immediate execution of the plan

Intra-operative planning

Stepwise refinement of the treatment plan using computerised dose calculations derived from image-based needle position feedback Constant updating of calculations of dose distribution, using continuous deposited seed position feedback

Interactive planning

Dynamic dose distribution

From Polo et al. Review of intraoperative imaging and planning techniques in permanent seed prostate brachytherapy. RO 94(2010) 12-23.