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BJU INTERNATIONAL
卷 131, 期 3, 页码 280-287出版社
WILEY
DOI: 10.1111/bju.15821
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hydrogel; hydrogel spacer; prostate cancer; radiotherapy; rectal toxicity
Hydrogel spacers provide a low-morbidity method to reduce rectal toxicity after radiation therapy in men with prostate cancer. However, data on sexual function and oncological outcomes are limited, and further research is needed to clarify the role of hydrogel spacers in prostate cancer management.
Objectives To provide a comprehensive narrative review of the published data on the impact of hydrogel spacers on rectal dosimetry and toxicity and to outline the practicalities of inserting hydrogel spacers. Results A growing body of evidence suggests that the administration of hydrogel spacers is safe and is associated with limited peri-operative morbidity. The impact on rectal dosimetry has been clearly established and use of hydrogel spacers is associated with reduced rectal morbidity. These results have been corroborated by several Phase II and III clinical trials and subsequent meta-analysis. There are several areas for future research, including the role of hydrogel spacers in prostate stereotactic beam radiotherapy and post-radiotherapy local recurrence. Conclusions Hydrogel spacers provide a low-morbidity method to potential reduce rectal toxicity after radiation therapy in men with prostate cancer. Data outlining sexual function and oncological outcomes are limited to date. Future studies, currently being conducted, may provide further clarification of the role of hydrogel spacers in prostate cancer management.
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