Single Treatment Radiotherapy Delivery

The INTRABEAM^® Radiotherapy system from Carl Zeiss is a mobile irradiation system that uses low-energy X-rays, in contrast to high energy sources which require specialized treatment rooms. Eliminating the need for a specialized room, allows for radiotherapy delivery in the operating room at the time of surgery.

INTRABEAM radiotherapy delivered intra-operatively provides a treatment approach physicians can use to deliver an immediate single dose radiation directly to the tumor bed while limiting exposure to healthy surrounding tissue.

INTRABEAM IORT delivered during the lumpectomy procedure after tumor removal
Step 1: INTRABEAM IORT is delivered during the lumpectomy procedure, immediately following tumor removal.

INTRABEAM applicator positioned in the area of the breast where the tumor was located
Step 2: After the surgeon has removed the tumor, the radiation oncologist positions the INTRABEAM applicator in the area of the breast where the tumor was located.

Low energy radiation delivered to targeted tissue, minimizing healthy tissue exposure to radiation
Step 3: Low energy radiation is delivered locally to the targeted tissue in the tumor bed, minimizing healthy tissue exposure to radiation.

Applicator removed and the surgeon then closes the incision
Step 4: After 20-30 minutes of radiotherapy, the applicator is removed and the surgeon then closes the incision.