IntraBeam is a device that allows radiation irradiation of the tumor area during a surgical procedure.
This device is used for a treatment called intraoperative radiotherapy (performed during surgery in the operating room). The procedure involves delivering focused radiation to the tumor site during the same surgery, immediately after the tumor has been surgically removed. This approach aims to treat the tumor bed by targeting it directly and offers a faster treatment option compared to conventional external radiotherapy.
Advantages of the IntraBeam Device
- Converts electricity into low-energy X-rays.
- Provides radiation therapy through a special spherical applicator.
- It ensures that the radiation beams come into direct contact with the targeted tissue.
- Irradiates the tumor site for several minutes while the patient is under anesthesia for surgery.