3D-BrachyView: A 3D Real-time Virtual Reality Intra-operative Quality Assurance System For Brachytherapy
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$359,105.00
Summary
3D-Brachyview aims to bring 3D virtual reality into the Quality Assurance and training of physicists in prostate cancer brachytherapy. The 3D simultaneous visualisation of the position of the seeds implanted, the actual shape and position of the prostate, and the expected treatment plan, will help doctors to deliver the best treatment possible.
BrachyVision: A Novel Multipurpose Probe For In-body Radiation Imaging And Dosimetry.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$532,627.00
Summary
BrachyVision is an in-body imaging and dosimetry system to assist physicians in providing efficient and optimized permanent seed implant brachytherapy cancer treatment. The system allows intra-operative preplanning, image guided treatment, post implant verification and direct rectal dosimetry. It represents a major advance in clinical technology that can improve quality of life of prostate cancer patients and, through reduced post treatment complications, lead to significant health cost savings.