How do you treat a rectoprostatic fistula after prostate SBRT?

This is a difficult problem to manage, regardless of whether it occurs after SBRT or any other type of prostate radiation. It will require close cooperation between multiple specialists. Early involvement of a gastroenterologist and a colorectal surgeon is imperative as this is likely to require a d...

As @Dr. First Last emphasized, managing a rectoprostatic fistula requires multi-disciplinary care. Unfortunately, that can be a double-edged sword without the radiation oncologist stepping up to safeguard the patient's passage from specialist to specialist. A best practice is to stay on top of care ...