Abstract
Celiac plexus radioablation (CPR) is an emerging non-invasive interventional treatment for severe pain associated with cancer-related damage to the celiac plexus. Due to its complex aetiology, such pain often responds poorly to conventional analgesics, and high doses of these medications can cause toxicity. Celiac plexus radiosurgery employs advanced radiotherapy techniques to administer a high single dose of 25 Gy to the anatomically defined celiac plexus, aiming to reduce pain intensity and enhance patients' quality of life. The safety and efficacy of CPR have been validated in a prospective single-arm clinical trial that included 125 patients. The positive outcomes of this trial led to the integration of CPR into pain management guidelines; however, the novel approach to radiotherapy planning might be initially challenging to grasp. In this article, we provide a brief overview of the method along with a comprehensive, Polish and English-language guide on how to perform CPR and manage patients, based on our clinical experience.
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