Rectal Spacers

I think if you google SpaceOar complications and stick to the legitimate NIH or published studies you will see a high post infection rate and other potential issues, but you must balance that regarding the rectal issues that you are protecting yourself from later from the radiation. All surgeries carry a percentage of infection risks or complications, whether it is the prostate biopsy, tonsillectomy, appendectomy, gall bladder removal, or what ever. You just don’t want to be in that percentage that gets affected, but clearly people will be in that percentage.

I and my brother both had this done. Honestly don’t know which brand name they were, but all about the same. My understanding is that infections and complications are rare. Biggest problems happen if they “miss” the intended placement location. They will verify placement success in the Planning imaging. They said it may feel like I am sitting on a tennis ball, but I never experienced that. All in all, very successful for myself and brother with zero bowel impacts during and after five session sbrt

My RO put in the SpaceOAR. I've had no problems at all.

I like what I've heard about the inflatable balloon rectal spacer BioProtect.