The Role of SpaceOar in Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer Treatment | 2018 4K Animation
Description
The animation by Ghost Medical highlights the innovative SpaceOar device and its crucial role in protecting the colon during radiation therapy for prostate cancer. It begins by introducing the anatomy of the prostate and surrounding organs, emphasizing their close proximity. The animation then showcases the SpaceOar device, a hydrogel spacer, being precisely injected between the prostate and the rectum.
As the hydrogel expands, it creates a significant barrier, effectively pushing the rectum away from the high-dose radiation zone. This separation is vividly illustrated, demonstrating how the device reduces radiation exposure to the rectum. Through detailed visuals and explanations, the animation conveys the safety and efficacy of the SpaceOar device, underscoring its importance in enhancing patient outcomes and quality of life during and after prostate cancer treatment.
Specialty: Oncology · Content type: Medical Animation · Produced by: Ghost Medical — Medical Animation
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Space Oar
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The animations showcased by Ghost Medical are intended solely to demonstrate our portfolio work and are not intended to be labeled as reliable FDA claims in the healthcare market. Surgeons and healthcare professionals should exercise caution and conduct their own research before relying solely on the information presented in the animations. Please be aware that while our animations strive to accurately represent medical concepts and technologies, they may not always reflect the current state of the medical industry.
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Blog
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SpaceOar Device for Prostate Cancer Treatment Animation
Author
Ghost Productions, Inc.
Publisher
Ghost Productions, Inc.
Date Published
Feb 16, 2018
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AMA Style
Ghost Productions, Inc. SpaceOar Device for Prostate Cancer Treatment Animation [Blog]. Ghost Productions, Inc. Published Feb 16, 2018. Available at https://ghostmedical.com/video/spaceoar-in-radiation-therapy-for-prostate-cancer-treatment/
APA Style
Ghost Productions, Inc. (Feb 16, 2018). SpaceOar Device for Prostate Cancer Treatment Animation [Blog]. Ghost Productions, Inc. Retrieved from https://ghostmedical.com/video/spaceoar-in-radiation-therapy-for-prostate-cancer-treatment/
MLA Style
Ghost Productions, Inc. “SpaceOar Device for Prostate Cancer Treatment Animation.” Ghost Productions, Inc., Feb 16, 2018, https://ghostmedical.com/video/spaceoar-in-radiation-therapy-for-prostate-cancer-treatment/. [Blog]
