Barrigel Prostate Cancer Spacer Gel in Lafayette, LA
Southern Urology, located in Lafayette, LA, specializes in providing exceptional urological care. Our experienced urologists have successfully assisted men in minimizing radiation exposure resulting from prostate cancer radiation therapy. Utilizing Barrigel is one avenue through which we’ve achieved this goal, designed specifically to diminish radiation exposure in men during treatment. With the expertise of Southern Urology’s urologists and the application of Barrigel, individuals undergoing radiation therapy for prostate cancer can access the necessary care while mitigating the risk of radiation exposure. To schedule a consultation, please contact our urology clinic at (337) 233-6665.
RADIATION THERAPY, a standard form of care for treating prostate cancer, uses energy beams to destroy and stop the spread of cancer cells.
These high-energy beams can reach and negatively affect
healthy tissue surrounding the prostate.
Due to its close proximity to the prostate, the rectum is the primary organ at risk for radiation exposure.
Possible bowel complications3 from unwanted radiation exposure to the rectum may include:
SHORT-TERM:
- Needing to have a bowel movement more often than usual (bowel incontinence)
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Hemorrhoids
LONG-TERM:
- Inflammation of the rectum (radiation proctitis)
- Rectal bleeding
- Narrowing of the rectum
- Hemorrhoids
- Chronic diarrhea
- Development of an ulcer in the rectum
BARRIGEL® HYALURONIC ACID RECTAL SPACER can help minimize prostate radiation side effectsby temporarily
positioning the rectum away from the prostate.1
When inserted, Barrigel creates space between the prostate and the rectum, moving the healthy organ out of radiation beam exposure.1
