Peter F. Orio III, DO, MS, presented “Rectal Spacing for All Forms of Radiation: Cryotherapy, HIFU, Tesla, and More” during the 24th Future Directions in Urology Symposium in August 2024 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
How to cite: Orio III, Peter F. “Rectal Spacing for All Forms of Radiation: Cryotherapy, HIFU, Tesla, and More.” August 2024. Accessed Dec 2024. https://grandroundsinurology.com/rectal-spacing-for-all-forms-of-radiation-cryotherapy-hifu-tesla-and-more/
Rectal Spacing for All Forms of Radiation: Cryotherapy, HIFU, Tesla, and More – Summary
Peter F. Orio III, DO, MS, focuses on the management of localized prostate cancer, particularly emphasizing the use of rectal spacers to reduce radiation toxicity. In this 14-minute presentation, Orio discusses rectal spacing as a pivotal advancement in radiation oncology, enhancing the safety and efficacy of treatments by physically distancing the rectum from the prostate to minimize exposure.
Orio explores various rectal spacing techniques, including SpaceOAR, Barrigel, and BioProtect. The presentation stresses the importance of precise placement and the role of imaging, particularly MRI, in enhancing treatment accuracy and reducing complications. The variability in implant symmetry across products highlights the need to carefully select and use these technologies to avoid adverse effects.
The discussion concludes with considerations for extending the application of these technologies to other modalities, such as cryotherapy and focal laser ablation, reinforcing the broader implications of tumor spacing in oncologic treatment.
The Future Directions in Urology Symposium (FDUS) is an annual urology think tank and non-CME educational summit that brings together industry figures and experts to discuss the current state of genitourinary care and define future directions in treatment. Dr. Dreicer delivered this educational activity during the 24th iteration of the meeting in August 2024 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Peter F. Orio III, DO, MS, is Vice Chair of Network Operations for the Dana Farber Brigham Cancer Centers in Boston, Massachusetts. He also serves as the Director of Prostate Brachytherapy for the Dana Farber Brigham Cancer Centers and is an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Orio earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biology/Psychology from the College of the Holy Cross, his Master’s of Science in Public Health from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency in radiation oncology at the University of Washington Medical Center. Dr. Orio served in the US Army as Assistant Chief of Radiation Oncology at Brooke Army Medical Center, where he rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Dr. Orio is active in the American Brachytherapy Society (ABS) and the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), focusing his efforts on the advancement of brachytherapy for prostate cancer and the socioeconomics of medicine.
