Conformal 3D planned radiotherapy for pelvic lymphoceles following surgery for urological cancer: A case study

Janssen,Stefan; Käsmann,Lukas; Cegla,Robert; Rades,Dirk

doi:10.3892/mco.2016.933

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Conformal 3D planned radiotherapy for pelvic lymphoceles following surgery for urological cancer: A case study

Authors:
- Stefan Janssen
- Lukas Käsmann
- Robert Cegla
- Dirk Rades
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Affiliations: Private Practice of Radiation Oncology, D-30161 Hannover, Germany, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Lübeck, D-23538 Lübeck, Germany
Pages: 342-344
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Published online on: June 14, 2016

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Abstract

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the outcome and toxicity of 3D conformal radiotherapy (RT) for persistent lymphoceles following surgery for urological cancer. A total of 6 patients with bladder (n=1) and prostate cancer (n=5), with persistent lymphoceles following surgery for a primary tumor were treated with total doses of 10‑12 Gy (1 Gy single dose) after computed tomography (CT) based 3D planning in order to suspend secretion. No acute or chronic toxicities were observed. In 5 patients, secretion of lymph fluid resolved after RT and in 1 patient RT had no effect. After a mean follow‑up of 21 months (range, 5‑47 months), no patient suffered from any symptoms concerning his former lymphoceles. This is the first analysis, to the best of our knowledge, to evaluate a homogenous patient collective of urological cancer patients with persistent lymphoceles after surgery for the initial tumor. RT to lymphoceles in urological cancer patient is effective, very well-tolerated and should be offered to patients with persistent secretion following drainage.

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International Journal of Molecular Medicine

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Medicine International

Conformal 3D planned radiotherapy for pelvic lymphoceles following surgery for urological cancer: A case study

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