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Biodegradable spacer insertion to reduce rectal toxicity during radiotherapy for prostate cancer

  • Interventional procedures guidance
  • Reference number: IPG752
  • Published:  07 February 2023

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Research recommendations coming out of this guidance

  • Evidence on the safety and efficacy of biodegradable spacer insertion to reduce rectal toxicity during radiotherapy for prostate cancer is limited in quality. Therefore, this procedure should only be used with special arrangements for clinical governance, consent, and audit or research. Find out what special arrangements mean on the NICE interventional procedures guidance page.

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