| BrachyBytes Editorial Advisory Board |
Robert Kuske, M.D.
Gail Lebovic, M.D.
Coral Quiet, M.D
Dan Scanderbeg, Ph.D.
John Sweet, M.S.
Catheryn Yashar, M.D.
Vic Zannis, M.D. |
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Upcoming Conferences
American College of Surgeons
San Francisco, CA
Oct. 12-15, 2008
Booth #628
San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
San Antonio, TX
Dec. 10-14, 2008
Booth #T3
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New Published Data on SAVI
Posters presented at the 2008 Breast Cancer Symposium and the 50th annual ASTRO meeting reported extremely positive experiences with the SAVI applicator.
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In the largest clinical evaluation of SAVI to date, a review of the first 102 patients demonstrated excellent results, including:
- "Outstanding" dosimetry
- Minimal toxicity to healthy tissue
- Low seroma and infection rates
Presented by:
Arizona Oncology Services
University of California, San Diego
_________________________________________________________ An evaluation of 12 SAVI patients with less than 7mm cavity-to-skin distance found that the device still resulted in excellent dosimetry and minimized dose to healthy tissue - something no other single entry device has demonstrated with such minimal skin spacing. Read 2008 ASTRO Poster Presented by:
21st Century Oncology
Suncoast Surgical Associates
Florida Gynecologic Oncology |
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Cianna Medical Debuts New 'Mini' SAVI
Cianna Medical debuted the SAVI 6-1Mini, the newest version of the SAVI applicator, at the 50th annual ASTRO meeting.
Now in clinical use, the new device is the smallest version of SAVI in both length and width. It is designed for use in the smallest of lumpectomy cavities, which physicians hope will extend the benefits of APBI to even more women.
Read about the first facility to use the SAVI 6-1Mini
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New Physician Education Programs
We are proud to announce the addition of two presentations to our Physician Education Programs:
Radiation Oncology Training for the SAVI Applicator
James Stubbs, Ph.D.
Dr. Stubbs provides a comprehensive overview of the SAVI procedure for radiation oncologists. Topics covered include: CT evaluation, anatomy contouring, PTV definition, dose optimization and plan evaluation.
Contouring for the SAVI Applicator
Catheryn Yashar, M.D.
Dr. Yashar discusses considerations and techniques for contouring of the PTV and critical structures for SAVI applicator implants. Topics include: pre-placement evaluation, review of imaging studies and operative notes, and evaluation of seroma and tissue invagination.
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Physician Education Programs
Whether your center is already using
SAVI, or you're simply interested in learning more about the device,
these training programs provide insightful case reviews, as well as
helpful surgical techniques and physics training.
To access the Physician Education Programs, go to About SAVI. Click Physician Education Programs Events page,
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