Utilization of a stabilized hyaluronic acid spacer in SBRT for retroperitoneal cancers: A case series and dosimetric analysis
This is the first report on sHA spacer use in the retroperitoneum for SBRT. Spacer insertion near the large bowel significantly improves dosimetry, enabling higher doses to targets while keeping OAR doses within safe limits. Further research with a larger patient population is required to assess safety and for optimization of the technique for spacer placement in order to enhance clinical outcomes.
Authors
- Melanie Bauer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9225-6519)
- Ee Siang Choong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0891-2533)
- Pui Lam Yip (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9601-8392)
- Shing Fung Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4696-9434)
- Nathanial Harris (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9106-7347)
- George Koufogiannis
- Daryl Lim Joon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1947-9694)
- Michael Chao
- Farshad Foroudi
- Jenna Dean
- Brayden Geary
Institutions
- The University of Melbourne (AU)
- National University of Singapore (SG)
- Austin Hospital (AU)
- National University Cancer Institute, Singapore (SG)
- National University Hospital (SG)
- Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre (AU)
- Monash University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical and Translational Radiation Oncology
- Published
- 2025-03-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctro.2025.100943
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.52