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[Intraoperative radiotherapy in Germany].

G M Kaiser1, N R Frühauf, K J Oldhafer

  • 1Klinik für Allgemein- und Transplantationschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Gesamthochschule Essen. gernot.kaiser@uni-essen.de

Zentralblatt Fur Chirurgie
|July 17, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT) is active in Germany, primarily in specialized centers for cancers like rectal carcinoma and sarcomas. Enhanced cooperation is needed for clinical trials and patient data collection.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Radiotherapy
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT) is a key method for local tumor control post-surgery.
  • IORT has been integrated into multimodal treatment protocols since the 1980s.
  • This study assesses the current clinical and scientific utilization of IORT in Germany.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the clinical and scientific activity of IORT in Germany.
  • To evaluate IORT indications in general surgery, including bone tumors.
  • To assess the contribution of German institutions to IORT research.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was distributed to 102 German centers.
  • Analysis focused on IORT applications in general surgery and bone tumors.

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  • A Medline literature search was conducted from 1975 to 2001.

    • Main Results:

    • 92% of centers responded, with 24 actively using IORT (16 university hospitals).
    • Primary IORT indications include rectal carcinoma and soft tissue sarcoma.
    • IORT is also used for gastric, pancreatic, bile duct, head and neck, and brain tumors. German institutions contributed 14% of IORT publications in the last 5 years.

    Conclusions:

    • Significant IORT activity exists in Germany, concentrated in a few centers.
    • There is a clear need for improved national and international collaboration.
    • Cooperation is essential for conducting clinical trials and accumulating sufficient patient numbers.