THE
PROCEDURE

BARRIGEL IS USED TO CREATE DISTANCE
between the prostate and the rectum, minimising the chances of damage to the rectum from radiation1
  • Barrigel is typically placed at the same time as fiducial markers under anaesthesia.
  • Spacing procedures are performed in hospitals, outpatient clinics, or doctors’ offices prior to the start of radiation treatment.
  • Barrigel is custom-sculpted to your anatomy by your doctor using a medical imaging device called transrectal ultrasound (TRUS).

BARRIGEL CAN BE EASILY VIEWED DURING PLACEMENT ON ULTRASOUND.

Your doctor can use ultrasound imaging, during the procedure, to direct and guide placement of the gel to achieve optimal placement and fit.


Procedural TRUS Imaging
Image provided by Dr. Michael Chao, Radiation Oncologist; Victoria, Australia
Image provided by Dr. Neil F. Mariados, Radiation Oncologist; New York, United States
Image provided by Dr. Rizwan D. Nurani, Radiation Oncologist; California, United States
Image provided by Dr. Neil F. Mariados, Radiation Oncologist; New York, United States

REFERENCE: 1. Data from Palette Life Sciences 510(k) K220641.