The safety evaluation of laparoscopic-guided ~(125)I seed implantation in the treatment of recurrent gynecologic malignancies

VernacularTitle:腹腔镜引导下~(125)I粒子植入治疗复发妇科恶性肿瘤的安全性评估
Author: Genhai ZHU ; Ruqi DAI ; Shuying YANG ; Chunying CHEN ; Wu JI ; Zhu LIANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Laparoscopy; Iodine radioisotopes/TU; Brachytherapy; Drug implants; Genital neoplasms; female/TH
From: Journal of Chinese Physician 2010;12(1):18-19
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objevtive To investigate the safety of laparoscopic resection and ~(125)I seed implantation for recurrent gynecologic malignancies. Methods Laparoscopic surgery and ~(125)I seed implantation were used in five patients. All complications were recorded. Environmental radiation dose was detected at different distance from radioactive source and different time after operation with-γ-ray equipment. Results The procedure was safely achieved in all five patients. No serious complication was found. All patients experienced slight pain at the implant site and temporary vulva dropsy. With the increase of the distance from radioactive source and time passing, the radiation dose decreased quickly. The detected dose was close to a natural background radiation dose at the distance of 50cm from radioactive source and after 6 months. Conclusions Laparoscopic resection and ~(125)I seed implantation are safe to patient and environment.