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  • Oncology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Radiation Oncology

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  • Brachytherapy, a radiotherapy technique, has been used for over a century.
  • It is crucial in treating various tumors like soft tissue sarcomas and breast cancer.
  • Brachytherapy enables localized high-dose delivery, reducing recurrence risk and treatment toxicity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of combining brachytherapy with reconstructive surgery for soft tissue tumors.
  • To highlight the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration between plastic surgery and radiotherapy.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 13 patients with soft tissue sarcomas and other tumors between 2011 and 2017.
  • Treatment included tumor resection, intraoperative brachytherapy catheter insertion, and subsequent brachytherapy (alone or with external beam radiotherapy).
  • Reconstructive surgery with flaps was performed in half the patients; brachytherapy commenced 3-21 days post-operation.

Main Results:

  • Brachytherapy, often combined with reconstructive surgery, facilitated early wound healing and timely radiotherapy initiation.
  • Patients received a mean total brachytherapy dose of 31±3Gy.
  • The multidisciplinary approach contributed to good tumor control and improved patient outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Successful treatment of soft tissue tumors requires multidisciplinary collaboration, integrating surgery and radiotherapy.
  • Reconstructive surgery ensures soft tissue coverage and wound healing, while brachytherapy enhances tumor control.
  • Close cooperation between surgical and radiation oncology specialties is vital for treatment effectiveness and patient quality of life.