What is SpaceOAR hydrogel?
SpaceOAR Hydrogel was FDA-cleared in April 2015 and is intended to temporarily position the anterior rectal wall away from the prostate during radiotherapy for prostate cancer. In creating this space, it is the intent of SpaceOAR Hydrogel to reduce the radiation dose delivered to the anterior rectum.
What are the side effects of SpaceOAR?
Some of the side-effects can include:
- Chronic diarrhoea.
- Rectal pain and bleeding.
- Erectile dysfunction.
- Urinary urgency and leakage.
How much does SpaceOAR hydrogel cost?
The cost of the SpaceOAR hydrogel injection is about $2,500. IMRT patients should not expect any amelioration of bothersome acute rectal symptoms.
How is the SpaceOAR inserted?
SpaceOAR System is placed in a patient prior to radiation therapy through a minimally invasive, outpatient procedure. The SpaceOAR hydrogel is injected through a small needle into the space between the prostate and rectum while the patient is under local or general anesthesia.
Is SpaceOAR safe?
What is it made of and is it safe? SpaceOAR hydrogel is made up of two liquids that, when combined, form a temporary, soft gel material that is mostly made of water – hence the name, hydrogel. It can be safely used in the body without causing injury or a reaction.
Does SpaceOAR cause constipation?
As with any medical treatment, there are some risks involved with the use of SpaceOAR Hydrogel. damage, ulcers, necrosis; bleeding; constipation; and rectal urgency.
Is SpaceOAR procedure painful?
It is injected into place prior to the start of radiation treatment. Patients may be awake or asleep under general anesthesia for the procedure. SpaceOAR® hydrogel is not painful, remains stable during radiation therapy and then is gradually absorbed by the body after radiation therapy has been completed.
Does SpaceOAR hurt?
SpaceOAR® hydrogel is not painful, remains stable during radiation therapy and then is gradually absorbed by the body after radiation therapy has been completed.
How long does it take for SpaceOAR to dissolve?
How long will SpaceOAR Hydrogel remain in my body? SpaceOAR Hydrogel stays in place, separating your prostate and rectum, for about 3 months. After about 6 months, the hydrogel is naturally absorbed into the body and removed in your urine.
What are the symptoms of radiation proctitis?
Symptoms
- A continuous or frequent feeling that you need to have a bowel movement.
- Mucus discharge from the rectum.
- Rectal bleeding.
- Rectal pain and/or pain with bowel movements.
- Diarrhea.
- A feeling of fullness in your rectum.
- Pain on the left side of your abdomen.
- Abdominal cramps.
How long does SpaceOAR hydrogel last?
How long does it stay in my body? SpaceOAR® hydrogel separates your prostate and rectum for about 3 months providing protection during radiation treatment and is naturally absorbed in about six months – well after your last treatment.
How much does SpaceOAR cost?
The cost of the SpaceOAR hydrogel injection is about $2,500. IMRT patients should not expect any amelioration of bothersome acute rectal symptoms. A cost/value analysis depends upon which toxicity numbers one wants to focus upon.
What is SpaceOAR made of?
The SpaceOar® System is a temporary injectable gel that protects the rectum in men undergoing prostate cancer radiation treatment either with external radiation ( IMRT ) or even with internal treatment aka Seeds. SpaceOar® Hydrogel is made of polyethylene glycol (PEG).
What is SpaceOAR in urology?
SpaceOAR is intended to temporarily position the anterior rectal wall away from the prostate during radiotherapy for prostate cancer and in creating this space it is the intent of SpaceOAR hydrogel to reduce the radiation dose delivered to the anterior rectum.