Hydrogel rectal spacers for rectum protection during radiation therapy for prostate cancer

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.

Hydrogel Rectal Spacers for rectum protection during radiation therapy for prostate cancer (Published 28 Nov 2025)