Elekta is the authorized Exclusive Distributor of medPhoton in
Brachytherapy. ImagingRing is product manufactured by medPhoton
GmbH. ImagingRing may not be available in all markets.
Elekta Studio* is the mobile imaging solution for all brachytherapy
treatments.
Unleash the full potential of interventional radiotherapy with
Elekta Studio, the image guided radiation therapy (IGRT) space that
revolves around your patient - enabling radiation oncologists to
image, plan, adapt and treat patients in a single, dedicated room.
Elekta Studio has been designed to innovate and improve the
experience of patients receiving image guided radiation therapy
treatment. It allows for precise, image-guided brachytherapy
treatment improving radiation dose distribution whilst maintaining
an acceptable dose to organs at risk (OARs) as well as fast,
adaptive treatment planning.
Brachytherapy treatment is a
form of radiotherapy that can be used for a range of cancer
treatments. Brachytherapy is sometimes known as 'internal radiation
therapy'.
Brachytherapy makes it possible for the radiation oncologist to
accurately deliver higher doses of radiation to more specific areas
of the body in comparison to conventional forms of radiation therapy
(external beam radiation), effectively targeting cancer cells whilst
minimizing potential damage to healthy cells.
Interventional radiology cancer treatment involves minimally
invasive surgical procedures through small incisions in the body
based on medical imaging. The imaging equipment typically used
includes fluoroscopy, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed
tomography (CT), and ultrasound.
As a less invasive alternative to traditional surgery,
interventional radiology can in many circumstances reduce cost as
well as patient recovery time, pain and risk.
Streamlined workflow
A fully connected image-guided adaptive brachytherapy suite, Elekta
Studio is the complete solution for contemporary radiation
treatment.
It provides the images needed for every step of the workflow, from
insertion and planning to verification and treatment, streamlining
QA procedures and planning for your treatment team.
A comprehensive 3D image-guided brachytherapy solution
Elekta CT/ magnetic resonance (MR) applicators provide artifact-free
images in CT and MR - even in the case of image fusion.
High-definition visibility in CT images of applicators, needles and
specialized markers provides swift and accurate reconstruction.
ImagingRing is a solution to the image-guided brachytherapy workflow
in Elekta Studio, enabling almost instant image acquisition whenever
needed—for the initial treatment plan, for adaptive planning, or
before treatment delivery.
High-quality DICOM images are sent directly to Oncentra Brachy for
treatment planning. Here, the images can be used alone for planning
or registered with the CT or MRI images acquired before the
treatment or previous fractions in the treatment planning process.
Once approved, the plan is sent to the Flexitron afterloader for
treatment delivery and stored in MOSAIQ.
ImagingRing provides 2D and 3D imaging capability for afterloader
quality assurance and applicator commissioning.
*Elekta Studio is comprised of multiple medical devices, some of
which may not yet be available in all markets. Confirm
availability with your local Elekta representative.
Imaging coming to patients
No need to leave Elekta Studio for imaging, with Elekta Studio
brachytherapy suite you can bring high quality CT imaging to the
patients, allowing:
A more comfortable and less stressful experience for patients
Uninterrupted use of anesthesia
Reduced risk of applicator or needle displacement
The ability to acquire multiple images during implantation and
treatment planning procedures
Shorter treatment cycles and more efficient patient scheduling
Interventional techniques at your fingertips
Elekta Studio provides a precise, image-guided brachytherapy
solution, with detailed 2D or 3D images for every step of the
workflow, including applicator and needle insertion/ guidance,
treatment planning, verification, and treatment delivery. The fast
in-room imaging ensures shorter treatment cycles, reduced risk of
applicator or needle displacement and a better overall experience
for the patients
Fast adaptive treatment planning
Efficient patient and machine QA
Potential for applications such as source tracking
The innovative imaging and motion management technology gives
clinicians the confidence to reduce margins and escalate dose to
the target.
Experience Elekta Studio's innovative imaging
Expand clinical capabilities
Imaging is at the heart of precision radiation medicine,
confirming the position of the target and organs at risk (OAR)
at the time of treatment delivery.
Accurate in-room 3D imaging with ImagingRing puts interventional
techniques at your fingertips, ensuring you have the information
required to treat a wide range of indications.
Make efficient use of your team's skillsets
High quality 3D imaging empowers fast adaptive planning. The
ability to perform rapid in-room imaging at the time of
treatment allows brachytherapy plans to be adapted quickly to
your patient's current anatomy.
Access to in-room CT scanner whenever you need it
With Elekta Studio and
ImagingRing,
you don't need to leave the treatment room for imaging. You can
bring high quality CT imaging to your patients. Whether it's
high quality imaging in the treatment position, fast adaptive
treatment planning or accurate treatment delivery, it can all
happen within Elekta Studio.
Complete brachytherapy workflow
Manage complex motion without implanted markers.
It is very valuable to have a complete and optimal solution for
image-guided brachytherapy immediately in the intervention room,
ready to operate at any time. Moreover, the entire treatment
workflow is accelerated by having all necessary equipment in a
single room - making therapeutically potent, targeted brachytherapy
an even more practical treatment option
Professor Vratislav Strnad, MD
Head of Interventional Radiation Oncology, Erlangen University
Hospital, Germany
