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Dr. Neil Taunk

Radiation Oncologist

Dr. Neil Taunk is an assistant professor of radioation oncology and radiology at University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia.

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Ep 123 Perfecting Rectal Spacer Placement for Optimal Care with Dr. Neil Taunk

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Perfecting Rectal Spacer Placement for Optimal Care

This week on BackTable Urology, Dr. Juan Javier-Desloges, a urologic oncologist at UC San Diego, interviews Dr. Neil Taunk, a radiation oncologist leading the Brachytherapy and Procedural Radiation program at the University of Pennsylvania, about his experience with using SpaceOAR rectal spacer for prostate cancer radiotherapy.

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Rectal Spacer Placement in Prostate Cancer: A Procedural Guide

Dr. Javier-Desloges and Dr. Neil Taunk highlight the various aspects of rectal spacer placement procedures, including hydrogel spacers, operating room equipment, proper patient position, antibiotic treatment, and other factors to consider for surgical success.

Rectal Spacer Placement: Who Is The Ideal Patient?

Urologic oncologist Dr. Javier-Desloges and radiation oncologist Dr. Neil Taunk discuss the ideal patient candidate for rectal spacer placement and other factors to consider before a rectal spacer procedure.

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