3D ultrasound-guided intraoperative prostate brachytherapy
US6610013B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 1, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/1012
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a 3D ultrasound-guided intraoperative brachytherapy method for the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer in men. The method comprises the steps of a pre-implant planning phase using 3D TRUS and semi-automated contouring, an implantation phase and a post plan verification phase for monitoring.
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