Implantation of fiducial markers into the prostate gland or prostate surgical bed for external beam radiotherapy

Medical Services Advisory Committee
Record ID 32015000432
English
Authors' recommendations: MSAC considered the strength of the available evidence in relation to the safety, clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of implantation of fiducial markers into the prostate gland or prostate surgical bed for external beam radiotherapy. Based on this consideration, MSAC supports continuation of the current interim public funding arrangements pending completion of its review of Radiation Oncology, including intensity-modulated and image-guided radiation therapy.
Details
Project Status: Completed
Year Published: 2013
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Not Assigned
Country: Australia
MeSH Terms
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Prostatic Neoplasms
  • Radiotherapy, Intensity-Modulated
Contact
Organisation Name: Medical Services Advisory Committee
Contact Address: MSAC (MDP 107), GPO Box 9848, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia. Tel: +61 2 6289 6811; Fax: +61 2 6289 8799.
Contact Name: msac.secretariat@health.gov.au
Contact Email: msac.secretariat@health.gov.au
Copyright: Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC)
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