Real-time image-guided HDR BT for prostate cancer | UK

The purpose of this clinical workshop is threefold:

1. Integrated overview of the concept and practice of real-time image-guided brachytherapy implants and adaptive planning

• The programme addresses all aspects (clinical, technical, implementation and hands-on) necessary to deciding how this treatment method will benefit your clinical practice.
• After observing a live case, participants focus on the clinical procedure, workflow and equipment.

2. Learning the benefits of real-time image-guided brachytherapy in comparison to alternative CT-based procedures

• Participants will have the opportunity to obtain hands-on experience of this approach through practicing with available systems.

3. Discuss with the faculty how this treatment modality can be successfully implemented into their clinical environment

• Clinical method and procedure (clinical indicators, live case, clinical results, procedure, workflow, infrastructure and equipment)
• Implementation aspects (training requirements, learning curve, milestones, workflow optimization, quality assurance)
• Hands-on experience with method and tooling using a real-time treatment planning system.

Content

• Live brachytherapy prostate case in the OR
• Clinical aspects (e.g. patient selection, clinical indicators, use of functional imaging, treatment planning, benefits of real-time ultrasound based procedure)
• Implementation aspects (e.g. workflow, quality assurance, milestones)
• Hands-on experience with method and system

Training center and duration

1,5 day workshop (Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday full day) at the brachytherapy department of Leeds Cancer Centre, UK