Laparoscopic-assisted intubating application of interstitial brachytherapy for locally advanced carcinoma(a report of 6 cases)
- VernacularTitle:腹腔镜下组织间置管后装治疗晚期肿瘤(附6例报告)
- Author:
Pingkang CHEN
;
Chunlei SUN
;
Mingzhi WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Laparoscope Interstitalintubation Afterloading technique Advanced carcinoma
- From:
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
2001;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To access the clinical value of interstitial brachytherpay in patients with advanced carcinoma. Methods 6 patients(1 case of hepatic cancer,3 cases of prostate cancer,2 cases of local recurrence of rectal cancer)received interstitial high dose rate(Ir-192)brachytherpay with afterloading technique(6.0 Gy/day in 4 days) Tubes were inserted with laparoscopic guidance to minimize the risk of tube misplacement. Results The size of the tumors was reduced and the local control rate was encouraging(6/6). one patient with local recurrence of rectal cancer aquired CR,the ofher five cases acquired PR. Conclusions Interstitial tube insertion with laparoscopic guidance to treat advanced carcinoma in afterloading technique is a simple,minimally invasive,safe and economical method,especially fit for elder patients who intolerate or disagree to operation.
