Prostate Brachytherapy UK & Ireland 11-12 June 2026

Poster Presentation – Abstracts Archive

UK & Ireland Prostate Brachytherapy Conference 2017

Abstract number 9

A Prostate Brachytherapy Database

Byrne M*; Brannigan K*; Workman G*; Mohamed Yoosuf AB*; Flynn M*; Jain S*; Mitchell DM*
*Belfast City Hospital

AIMS/INTRODUCTION: To develop a system of collecting and organising prostate brachytherapy information that can be easily managed, queried and updated.

MATERIALS/METHODS: The permanent seed program at the Cancer Centre treated its fi rst patient in November 2009. Clinical and dosimetric planning data was prospectively collected in Excel format. The collection of data expanded rapidly as the service developed which led to the initiation of a project to create a more suitable data collection repository. A Microsoft Access database was developed in-house by a radiotherapy physics engineer in collaboration with brachytherapy clinicians and scientists. The database currently houses substantial inter-related data on over 400 men which includes:

  • Clinical data (tumour demographics, PSA results, complications)
  • Dosimetric planning data for pre and post implant dosimetry (prescription, DVH, RAKR, number of seeds and needles, needle type, backup record, seed loss record)
  • Source records (new source details, seed inventory, seed disposal tools, traceability of seed batch to each patient, radiation protection – months since implant).

RESULTS: The organised collection of data in this way has enabled us to track patients quickly, extract clinical data such as IPSS and IIEFS surveys, monitor dosimetric and planning data, and create source disposal tools along with radiation protection information. The output from this database has been of use in internal audits, external audits and manuscript writing.

CONCLUSIONS: The prostate brachytherapy database has been found to be useful for patient data analysis and maintaining source records. The database is currently being expanded to include clinical and dosimetric planning data and tools for the HDR prostate service. Future development of the database will include development of nomograms to inform the treatment planning process.