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Product summary and likely place in therapy
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The Oncentra Prostate is a real‑time ultrasound‑guided brachytherapy system designed to treat prostate cancer.
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The Oncentra Prostate would be used to manage intermediate‑ and high‑risk localised prostate cancer where radiotherapy is indicated.
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Effectiveness and safety
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Three small feasibility studies (n=9, 15 and 20) confirmed the system's ability to provide the prescribed radiation dose to the prostate while keeping the dose to the surrounding organs at risk low.
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One cohort study (n=95) found the prevalence and severity of patient‑reported side effects to be in the acceptable range, but no statistically significant associations between patient or dosimetric parameters and patient‑reported outcomes.
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Technical factors
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The Oncentra Prostate provides 3D ultrasound visualisation of the prostate and enables insertion of brachytherapy applicators, treatment planning and treatment delivery in a single session.
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The Oncentra Prostate is only for use by clinicians trained and experienced in brachytherapy techniques.
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Cost and resource use
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Upgrading to the Oncentra Prostate 4 x from its predecessor system, the Oncentra Prostate 3 x, costs £34,250 per unit (excluding VAT). The cost for a new Oncentra Prostate 4 x (that is, not an upgrade) is estimated as £127,657 (excluding VAT).
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No evidence on cost and resource use was available.
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