Abstract: Methods for forming a prostate brachytherapy simulator are provided. A method comprises forming a molded rectum model between tubes secured to a base component of a container. The base component has a first open-bottomed cup that opens to an exterior of the container and a second cup that contains the first open-bottomed cup. The method also comprises forming a molded prostate model from recyclable materials. Additionally, the method comprises placing the prostate model relative to the rectum model. The method also comprises providing a gel-based environment that surrounds the rectum model and the prostate model within a container.
Abstract: Methods for forming a prostate brachytherapy simulator are provided. A method comprises forming a molded rectum model between tubes secured to a base component of a container. The base component has a first open-bottomed cup that opens to an exterior of the container and a second cup that contains the first open-bottomed cup. The method also comprises forming a molded prostate model from recyclable materials. Additionally, the method comprises placing the prostate model relative to the rectum model. The method also comprises providing a gel-based environment that surrounds the rectum model and the prostate model within a container.