Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men over the age of 50 in Europe1. Hydrogel spacing for prostate cancer patients is a technique to temporarily create space between the prostate and rectum, designed to reduce the radiation dose delivered to the rectum during prostate cancer radiation therapy.

Research in this space is rapidly evolving, which is why we offer you recorded lectures and webinars from leading international experts discussing latest clinical evidence, procedural tips and tricks, different treatment modalities and patient outcomes.

 

Learn from Experts

ESTRO 2024 Symposium

The Journey of Prostate Radiation Therapy: Boston Scientific Symposium at ESTRO24

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Join us for an insightful symposium at ESTRO 2024, where a distinguished panel of experts delve into the landscape of prostate radiation therapy. Discover the evidence supporting the use of SpaceOAR Hydrogel, as our panelists share their clinical experiences. Meet the Experts: Dr. Fernando López Campos, Radiation Oncologist (Spain) Prof. Amit Bahl, Clinical Oncologist (UK) Dr. Paul Kelly, Radiation Oncologist (Ireland) Moderator: Ms. Erica Bennett, Research Radiation Therapist (Ireland)

Emerging Techniques

SpaceOAR VueTM Hydrogel Step by Step Guided Case by Dr. Fredman

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Watch Dr. Elisha Fredman, Radiation Oncologist at Rabin Medical Center, guiding us through the SpaceOAR VueTM Hydrogel procedure. 

 

Join Prof. Zelefsky and Prof. Jain Conversation about Spacer Scoring Systems

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In this session, Prof. Suneil Jain, professor of clinical oncology at Queen's University Belfast, and Prof. Michael Zelefsky, professor of radiation oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Manhattan, share their experience and deep dive into the spacer placement. They also discuss a spacer quality score, based on a poster publication from Prof. Zelefsky and Dr. Timmerman at ASTRO 2021.​

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SpaceOAR Vue™ Hydrogel

Experience in using SpaceOAR Vue™ Hydrogel
Prof. Michelle McNicholas

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Listen to Prof. Michelle McNicholas share her experience using SpaceOAR Vue™ Hydrogel.

Procedure and Safety

Application Technique for SpaceOAR Vue™ Hydrogel
Dr. Asunció Hervas, Dr. José Dominguez

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Demonstration of the application technique for SpaceOAR Vue™ Hydrogel.
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Emerging techniques in radiation oncology: the future of rectal spacing in prostate SBRT.
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Advancing Radiation Therapy with SBRT and Hydrogel Spacer.
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SpaceOAR Vue & Treatment Planning.
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See things differently with
Dr. Clive Peedell.
Sean P. Collins
SpaceOAR Vue & Treatment Planning.
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Shorter workflow with a radiopaque hydrogel spacer?
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SpaceOAR Vue™ Hydrogel.
Assembly Step-By-Step Overview.
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Advancing Prostate Health: Prostate Cancer Radiation Therapy and SpaceOAR Vue™ Implantation.
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See things differently with
Prof. Dr. Michael Pinkawa.

EDUCARE: Online medical education offer

We are committed to making medical education more relevant, more comprehensive, and more accessible, helping you deliver the best patient care possible.

At Boston Scientific, we offer resources coupled with continuous education program, online and offline, tackling very specific questions and challenges that you and your team might encounter during the procedure. These resources are accessible through EDUCARE. This platform provides instant, online access customized clinical educational and training content, all in one convenient place.

 
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A valuable offer of personalised educational and training opportunities

Online training

Explore procedural videos, techniques, recorded webinars, recorded live cases​, educational presentations and more to support your learning journey.

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Key Opinion Leader Contributions

Discussions, webinars and podcasts where you will discover what expert healthcare providers have to say about the latest procedures and techniques in real world.

Events

Stay up to date on the latest Boston Scientific medical education programs. View the program calendar with
in-person skills training and upcoming virtual events.

Certified Training

To become certified in the application of SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel, ​physicians must complete the following necessary steps:
Hands-on desktop demonstration of product  setup & application by a  certified SpaceOAR  Hydrogel representative.
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Review SpaceOAR Hydrogel System Application Physician Training Module.
 
 
Complete multiple cases under
guidance and demonstrate
competency to complete
the application independently.
 

 

References

1. The web is: https://www.europa-uomo.org/why-we-are-needed/ [Accessed October 8, 2020]

Disclaimer

SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels are 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 and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels to reduce the radiation dose delivered to the anterior rectum. SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels contain Polyethylene Glycol (PEG). SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogel contains iodine. Prior to using these devices, please review the Instructions for Use for a complete listing of indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions and potential adverse events. As with any medical treatment, there are some risks involved with the use of SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels. Potential complications associated with SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels include, but are not limited to: pain associated with SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels injection, pain or discomfort associated with SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels, local inflammatory reactions, infection (including abscess), urinary retention, urgency, constipation (acute, chronic, or secondary to outlet perforation), rectal tenesmus/muscle spasm, mucosal damage, ulcers, fistula, perforation (including prostate, bladder, urethra, rectum), necrosis, allergic reaction (localized or more severe reaction, such as anaphylaxis), embolism (venous or arterial embolism is possible and may present outside of the pelvis, potentially impacting vital organs or extremities), syncope and bleeding. The occurrence of one or more of these complications may require treatment or surgical intervention. URO- 989811-AB MAR 2022

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SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels are 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 and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels to reduce the radiation dose delivered to the anterior rectum. As with any medical treatment, there are some risks involved with the use of SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels. Potential complications associated with SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels include, but are not limited to: pain associated with SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels injection; pain or discomfort associated with SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels; needle penetration of the bladder, prostate, rectal wall, rectum or urethra; injection of SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels into the bladder, prostate, rectal wall, rectum or urethra; local inflammatory reactions; infection; injection of air, fluid or SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels intravascularly; urinary retention; rectal mucosal damage, ulcers, necrosis; bleeding; and rectal urgency.

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