Prostate Seed Implant (Brachytherapy)
Seeds are a minimally invasive therapy for patients diagnosed with prostate cancer. There are two parts to Brachytherapy; the volume study which is a measurement of your prostate is performed approximately six weeks prior to the actual seed placement. This allows the radiation physicist to plan the number of seeds and the actual placement of the seeds. The actual seed placement is performed in the same day surgery area of the hospital and you will go home on the day of your procedure. Your urologic surgeon performs this procedure in conjunction with a radiation oncologist.
Pre Op Instructions
Two Days Before Surgery
Follow a strict clear liquid diet consisting of the following:
| Beef Broth | Chicken Broth | Plain Jello |
| Coffee | Tea | Soda Pop |
| Kool-Aid | Popsicles | Grape Juice |
| Apple Juice | Fruit Drinks | Cranberry Juice |
You MAY NOT have the following liquids
| Milk | Dairy Products | Orange Juice |
| Tomato Juice | Pineapple Juice |
At 5:00pm DRINK one bottle (12 oz) of Magnesium Citrate (This can be purchased at any drug store.)
The Day Before Surgery
Continue the clear liquid diet.
At 5:00pm DRINK one bottle (12 oz) of Magnesium Citrate
At 8:00pm Take ONE Fleets enema (This can be purchased at any drug store.
After midnight DO NOT eat or drink anything after midnight the night before surgery
POST Op Instructions
CONTACT THE DOCTOR IF:
There are any signs of infection, such as a fever greater than 101.5 F, undue swelling or pain.
IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER PROBLEMS NOT ALREADY EXPLAINED TO YOU, CONTACT OUR OFFICE OR, IF AN EMERGENCY, GO TO YOUR NEAREST EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT