The transperineal needle
template is a tool used for prostate cancer
treatments cryotherapy and brachytherapy. In both brachytherapy
and cryotherapy, the pelvic area is carefully mapped
to ensure the needles will be correctly placed into
the prostate gland. The transperineal needle template
is customized to the arrangement of that patient’s
organs. Transperineal means through the perineum. The
patient is usually placed in the dorsal lithotomy position
and the template sutured directly to the perineum. In
permanent low dose brachytherapy and in cryotherapy
for the treatment of prostate cancer, needles are then
inserted through the template and percutaneously through
the perineum. The transperineal needle template will
also be attached to a stabilizing device.
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