Open AccessTechnical considerations for positioning and placement of a transperineal ultrasound probe during prostate radiotherapy
Author(s) -
Pang Eric Pei Ping,
Knight Kellie,
Leung Ronnie WingKin,
Wang Michael Lian Chek,
Chan Jason Wei Siang,
Low Gee Keng,
Seah Irene Kai Ling,
Atan Muhammad Asri Bin,
Chai Jairia Yih Huei,
Ng Grace ChukKwan,
Yang Tommy ChungSing,
Tuan Jeffrey Kit Loong
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of medical radiation sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.484
H-Index - 18
eISSN - 2051-3909
pISSN - 2051-3895
DOI - 10.1002/jmrs.439
Subject(s) - workflow , radiation therapy , medical physics , computer science , prostate , ultrasound , process (computing) , medicine , radiology , cancer , database , operating system
This technical evaluation aims to provide practice ‘how to’ guidelines for radiation therapists (RTs) when positioning a transperineal ultrasound (TPUS) probe during prostate radiotherapy. Recommendations and practical tips will be provided for the best practice in TPUS‐guided workflow to obtain optimal ultrasound images for accurate interpretation and registration of the prostate gland. This will assist the RTs in making consistent and accurate clinical decision in an ultrasound‐guided radiotherapy workflow for prostate treatment. The implementation process and the associated successes and challenges will also be described to assist institutions who may be investigating the potential of implementing this system.