Open AccessApplication of rectal retractor for postprostatectomy salvage radiotherapy of prostate cancer: A case report and literature review
Author(s) -
Ghaffari Hamed,
Afkhami Ardekani Mahdieh,
Molana Seyed Hadi,
Haghparast Mohammad,
Sanei Mastaneh,
Mahdavi Seied Rabi,
Mofid Bahram,
Rostami Aram
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.2430
Subject(s) - medicine , prostatectomy , prostate cancer , retractor , rectum , radiation therapy , salvage therapy , prostate , surgery , urology , general surgery , cancer , chemotherapy
Using a rectal retractor (RR) during salvage radiotherapy after radical prostatectomy is a promising approach for reducing dose to the rectum. The patient well tolerated the daily RR insertion. This area of research encourages researchers for a comprehensive evaluation of the role of the RR in postprostatectomy radiotherapy.