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Analysis of the existing technologies in intraoperative radiotherapy
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Intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT) involves the application of a high radiation dose to the tumor
bed during surgery, after removing the tumor through conventional surgery techniques. IORT
technique allows a direct application of the radiation to the tumor site, increasing the dose received
and allowing the retraction of the normal tissues from the radiation field. The use of intraoperative
radiotherapy has gained popularity in the last years due to the development mobile, self-shielded
IORT systems that allow the delivery of radiation in the operating room.
The different IORT modalities that are currently used in clinical practice are intraoperative electron
radiotherapy (IOERT), low-kV X-ray IORT and high-dose-rate intraoperative radiation therapy
(HDR-IORT). Each modality has distinct characteristics pertaining to the equipment used, radiation
beams employed, associated costs, and optimal clinical scenarios in which they can perform.
This work aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the characteristics of the different IORT
modalities. The findings of these research may provide useful insights and guidance for clinicians
and healthcare providers in choosing the most appropriate intraoperative radiation modality for their
clinical practice.
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Treballs Finals de Grau d'Enginyeria Biomèdica. Facultat de Medicina i Ciències de la Salut. Universitat de Barcelona. Curs: 2022-2023. Tutor/Director: Biete Solà, Albert
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PLADEVALL BLANCAFORT, Adrià. Analysis of the existing technologies in intraoperative radiotherapy. [consulted: 11 of August of 2026]. Available at: https://hdl.handle.net/2445/199592