Dr. Sennewald Medizintechnik GmbH

IORT in Germany

Distributor for Novac7 mobile linear accelerator

Exclusive distribution rights to the Novac7 in the German-speaking countries. This mobile electron linear accelerator is produced in Italy by NRT, the global market leader in this segment.

The IORT Technique

(IntraOperative Radiation Therapy)

IORT (IntraOperative Radiation Therapy) is a treatment method that involves the administration of a single dose of radiation during surgery, immediately after the resection, directly on the anatomical area that contained the neoplasia, a possible location of sub-clinical disease or macroscopic residue.

Radiation with electrons by means of a mobile accelerator (ELIOT) has enabled the limits of accelerators used for conventional radiotherapy to be overcome. This in fact involved the movement of the patient during the operation from the operating theatre to the radiotherapy department, thereby necessitating extended anaesthesia times and above all exposing the patient to high risks during the transfer. Last but not least, there was also the problem of interruption activities in both departments for a prolonged period of time.