Is it true that only small prostate glands can be implanted?
Physicians in their early stages of brachytherapy experience would do well to restrict their implantation to smaller glands. With greater experience, relatively large prostates can be implanted without difficulty. At Southwest Oncology Centers glands over 200 cubic centimeters, about 7 ounces or a 2.5 – 3 inch diameter sphere have been implanted using a special technique we have developed.
