Peroperative brachytherapy with the use of a vicryl[reg] mat in advanced or recurrent pelvic tumors

Uncontrolled tumor growth of pelvic tumors is a very serious problem. To test the possibility of combining intra-operative placement of brachytherapy catheters fixed in a vicryl[reg] mat, patients with pelvic tumors were subjected to surgery followed by brachytherapy plus external radiotherapy. In conclusion: the procedure is feasible