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Is prior TURP a contraindication to SpaceOAR placement?

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Radiation Oncology · Stony Brook University School of Medicine
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It's worth a try. Most of the time, I haven't had an issue. Occasionally, a TURP or other procedure can lead to more fibrosis in the rectoprostatic space that can make it hard to hydrodissect. But typically, it is not an issue.

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