American Brachytherapy Society Education Committee Technical Report: A Resident's Guide to Evaluation of Prostate Low-Dose-Rate Brachytherapy Treatment Plans.

Abstract

Low-dose-rate (LDR) brachytherapy is a well-established treatment modality for localized prostate cancer, requiring meticulous planning and evaluation to ensure optimal clinical outcomes. This technical report, developed by the American Brachytherapy Society, serves as a guide for radiation oncology residents, physicists, and trainees, providing essential principles, methodologies, and quality metrics for planning and assessing prostate LDR brachytherapy. This report outlines key components of prostate LDR brachytherapy, including patient selection, implant techniques, treatment planning principles, and postimplant dosimetry evaluation. Best practices for preimplant imaging, intraoperative seed placement, and postprocedure quality assessment are discussed, emphasizing evidence-based recommendations and consensus guidelines.