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. 2020 Feb;12(1):44-47.
doi: 10.5114/jcb.2020.92528. Epub 2020 Feb 28.

The Medanta AOLO template for locally advanced cancer cervix brachytherapy: design and clinical implementation

Susovan Banerjee  1 , Venkatesan Kaliyaperumal  1 , Tejinder Kataria  1 , Dayanidhi Kamaraj  1
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The Medanta AOLO template for locally advanced cancer cervix brachytherapy: design and clinical implementation

Susovan Banerjee et al. J Contemp Brachytherapy. 2020 Feb.

Abstract

Purpose: In advanced cervical cancers, improved techniques using both intracavitary and interstitial brachytherapy (IC + IS) should be used to adequately cover the residual tumor volume, resulting in better clinical results. Confronted with some limitation in implementing available applicators, we devised our own indigenous template that would also serve as an applicator.

Material and methods: First, a graphical design was drawn, keeping in mind the extent of volumes that need to be targeted in various brachytherapy scenarios. It was validated in a computer system and a physical template was manufactured. The template underwent modified versions through iterative dosimetric and planning exercises. The final model was successfully implemented in a clinical scenario.

Results: Cylindrical templates of diameter 3, 4, and 5 cm were produced with central aperture for central tandem, combining surrounding holes spaced at pre-planned points. The instrument can be used for IC + IS brachytherapy in cervical cancers. This easy to use applicator/template can direct needles to treat a distance of 4.5 cm laterally at the level of point A. In two initial applications 55 and 54 cc of high-risk clinical target volumes (HRCTV) were treated, and 90% of the HRCTV was covered by 96% and 97% of prescribed doses, respectively. Additionally, the needles guided by the template helped in sculpting the dose from bladder and rectum.

Conclusions: We have developed an easy to use IC + IS type of template/applicator, which was successfully implemented in our clinical practice.

Keywords: Medanta AOLO; cervical cancer; indigenous template.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors report no conflict of interest.

Figures

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A, B) The Medanta AOLO applicator
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The Medanta AOLO applicator in clinical use
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