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Opinion|Videos|January 18, 2024

Academic Training and Advice for Clinicians Utilizing Rectal Spacers

Author(s)Brian Mazzarella, MD, Jeffrey T. Schiff, MD, MPH, Rizwan Nurani, MD

A group of urologists and radiation oncologists detail how they were trained on the utilization of rectal spacers and offer practical advice for other clinicians treating patients with prostate cancer.

Episodes in this series

A panel of 5 experts on prostate cancer

EP. 1 Radiation Safety Considerations for Patients With Prostate Cancer

A panel of 5 experts on prostate cancer

EP. 2 Urology Perspective on Radiation Toxicity in Prostate Cancer

A panel of 5 experts on prostate cancer

EP. 3 SBRT and Hypofractionation in Prostate Cancer

A panel of 5 experts on prostate cancer

EP. 4 Prostate Cancer: Best Candidates for Rectal Spacing

A panel of 5 experts on prostate cancer

EP. 5 Rectal Spacing With Proton Therapy and Brachytherapy in Prostate Cancer

A panel of 5 experts on prostate cancer

EP. 6 Patient-Centric Approach in Prostate Cancer

A panel of 5 experts on prostate cancer

EP. 7 Challenges and Complications With Rectal Spacing in Prostate Cancer

Varun Sundaram, MD, an expert on prostate cancer

EP. 8 Prostate Cancer: Hyaluronic Acid Spacers

Rizwan Nurani, MD, an expert on prostate cancer

EP. 9 Balloon Spacers in Prostate Cancer

Jeffrey T. Schiff, MD, MPH, an expert on prostate cancer

EP. 10 The Role of PEG Hydrogel Spacers in Prostate Cancer

A panel of 5 experts on prostate cancer

EP. 11 Prostate Cancer Treatment: Visibility Considerations With Radiation

A panel of 5 experts on prostate cancer

EP. 12 Pros and Cons of Rectal Spacer Types in Prostate Cancer

A panel of 5 experts on prostate cancer

EP. 13 Clinical Trials Investigating Rectal Spacers in Prostate Cancer

A panel of 5 experts on prostate cancer

EP. 14 Multidisciplinary Care in Prostate Cancer Treatment

A panel of 5 experts on prostate cancer

EP. 15 Rectal Spacers: Placement, Complications, and Management

A panel of 5 experts on prostate cancer

EP. 16 Academic Training and Advice for Clinicians Utilizing Rectal Spacers

A panel of 5 experts on prostate cancer

EP. 17 Future Landscape of Prostate Cancer and Rectal Spacers

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