Oncology
Hydrogel rectal spacers for rectum protection during radiation therapy for prostate cancer
28 November 2025
Published on 14 Aug 2023
Last Updated on 28 Nov 2025
Guidance Recommendation
The Ministry of Health’s Medical Technology Advisory Committee has not recommended subsidy for hydrogel rectal spacers for rectum protection during radiation therapy for prostate cancer.
Funding status
Hydrogel rectal spacer systems are not recommended for subsidy in patients with the abovementioned indications.