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Step 1

Prepare for Balloon Insertion
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    • An Ultrasound guidance probe inserted into rectum
    • Superficial needle insertion for blunt dissection guidance

Step 2

Perform Blunt Dissection
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    • 6mm incision made at the insertion point
    • Blunt dilator inserted at the peri-rectal space

Step 3

Insert Balloon Implant
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    • Folded balloon inserted via the sheath
    • Saline-filled syringe attached to the BioProtect Balloon Implant System

Step 4

Balloon Deployment
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    • The sheath is retracted, leaving the folded balloon in position
    • Saline fills the BioProtect Balloon, and the balloon is sealed – creating separation necessary to protect healthy tissue from high dose radiation

Step 5

Treat Prostate while Protecting Healthy Tissues
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    • A course of radiation therapy is performed with minimized risk to OARs
    • No need for spacer removal procedure – 6 months to substantial absorption