BIOPROTECT BALLOON IMPLANT – THE PROTECTION OF HEALTHY TISSUES DURING PROSTATIC RADIOTHERAPY

Julio Teixeira, SA, continues to pioneer innovative techniques in radiotherapy and the minimisation of secondary effects, such as that of the Bioprotect Balloon Implant. This procedure involves the placement of a biodegradable balloon between the prostate and rectum which allows irradiation of the tumour at higher levels with less rectal toxicity and improved tumour control.

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