The RectalPro, manufactured by QLRAD, is an endorectal balloon (ERB) that has
been designed and used to reduce ano-rectal toxicity during external beam prostate radiotherapy.
Several investigations have shown the advantages of the ERB in both 3D conformal radiotherapy (3D-CRT) and Intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) for primary prostate irradiation and postoperative prostatic-bed irradiation*.
The ERB is tolerated well in over 95 % of the patients. The ERB can be easily applied and removed quickly by the therapists on the treatment machine.
The RectalPro ERB is a flexible device especially designed for daily rectal placement before each treatment delivery. It is a single-use device and can be handled in a hygienic way properly.
