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Area of Science:

  • Gynecologic Oncology
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Medical Physics

Background:

  • Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) after hysterectomy is a rare complication.
  • POP can complicate adjuvant external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) for endometrial cancer by increasing radiation exposure and toxicity.
  • Surgical correction of POP may delay necessary adjuvant therapy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a non-surgical method using a vaginal pessary to manage POP before EBRT.
  • To evaluate the feasibility and impact of pessary use on EBRT planning and delivery.
  • To optimize radiotherapy in patients with complex post-hysterectomy anatomy.

Main Methods:

  • A vaginal pessary was used to non-surgically reposition prolapsed organs.
  • EBRT planning was performed with the pessary in place.
  • Radiation doses to the bladder, vagina, and rectum were assessed.

Main Results:

  • Pessary-assisted repositioning was technically feasible.
  • Improved target delineation for EBRT was achieved.
  • Reduced high-dose exposure to the bladder, vagina, and rectum was observed.
  • No treatment delay or increased toxicity was reported.

Conclusions:

  • Pessary use is a simple, patient-centered strategy to manage POP post-hysterectomy.
  • This approach facilitates optimal EBRT planning and delivery.
  • It minimizes radiation toxicity without compromising treatment timeliness.