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Purpose Triple tandem brachytherapy (TTB) provides superior coverage of the uterus and minimizes dose to OARs compared to single or dual tandem therapy, per prior dosimetric analysis of 3 representative cases (1). We report the technical feasibility and dosimetry of TTB in a cohort of patients with medically inoperable endometrial cancer (EC). Materials and Methods An IRB approved retrospective review was performed of all medically inoperable EC patients treated definitively with TTB ± external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) between 2014-2021 at a single institution (n=30). Patients underwent off-line MRI which was fused for planning (n=24, 80%) and all underwent intraoperative transabdominal ultrasound for dilation and device placement. Patients had FIGO stage 1a-4b disease; patients with ≥ stage 2 disease received TTB +/- ovoids. Kaplan-Meier estimates were generated to estimate local failure-free survival (LFFS). The equivalent dose in 2-Gy fractions (EQD2) constraints for dose to 2cc (D2cc) of the bladder, rectum, and bowel were <90Gy, <75Gy, and <65Gy, respectively, per ABS guidelines. The cumulative D90% (minimum dose to 90% of volume) in EQD2 was calculated for GTV and CTV and the organs at risk (OAR) for each patient. Statistics reported are median values and ranges. The dwell time contribution from each tandem was collected. Results Of 30 patients, 93.3% received EBRT and TTB. Mean age at time of diagnosis was 65.3 years (range: 40.5-88.7 years). The median BMI was 48.1 (range: 27.8-69). The median prescribed doses were 45 Gy (range: 21-50.4 Gy) for EBRT and 22.25 Gy in 5 fractions (range: 16.5-49.1 Gy) for brachytherapy. The median cumulative EQD2 to the GTV was 78.6 Gy (range: 67.8- 86.6) and to the CTV was 67.6 Gy (range: 48- 79.8), of which the TTB contributed a median EQD2 of 33.8 Gy and 23.3 Gy to the GTV and CTV, respectively. The central tandem was not placed for 4 patients (13.3%) due to concern for posterior cervix and/or posterior uterine wall perforation. In the entire cohort, the central tandem contributed at least 10% and 15% of the dwell time in 77% (n=23) and 60% (n=18) of patients, respectively (Figure 1). In one third of patients, the central tandem contributed ≥30% of the dwell time. The lateral tandems contributed the majority (82%, range: 32-100%) of total dwells. Median follow up was 32.1 months (1.7-93.6 months). Kaplan-Meier-estimated 1-/5-yr LFFS was 96.2%/84.1%. The cumulative D2cc: 71.0Gy (range: 25.2-91.2Gy) to the bladder, 53.6Gy (range: 25.2-76.2Gy) to the rectum, and 58.1Gy (range: 14.1-72Gy) to the small bowel. No procedure-related perforation, bleeding or acute complication occurred intra- or post-operatively. Conclusions TTB + EBRT for inoperable EC patients was safe and acceptable target coverage was achieved in most cases. While posterior/central tandem insertion may not be feasible for all patients in our experience, this limitation was not prohibitive to adequate dose distribution and local control. Further analysis may help to predetermine anatomical factors that lead to challenges in insertion and alternatives to achieving adequate dosimetry. (1) Brachytherapy. 2014 May-Jun;13(3):268-74 Triple tandem brachytherapy (TTB) provides superior coverage of the uterus and minimizes dose to OARs compared to single or dual tandem therapy, per prior dosimetric analysis of 3 representative cases (1). We report the technical feasibility and dosimetry of TTB in a cohort of patients with medically inoperable endometrial cancer (EC). An IRB approved retrospective review was performed of all medically inoperable EC patients treated definitively with TTB ± external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) between 2014-2021 at a single institution (n=30). Patients underwent off-line MRI which was fused for planning (n=24, 80%) and all underwent intraoperative transabdominal ultrasound for dilation and device placement. Patients had FIGO stage 1a-4b disease; patients with ≥ stage 2 disease received TTB +/- ovoids. Kaplan-Meier estimates were generated to estimate local failure-free survival (LFFS). The equivalent dose in 2-Gy fractions (EQD2) constraints for dose to 2cc (D2cc) of the bladder, rectum, and bowel were <90Gy, <75Gy, and <65Gy, respectively, per ABS guidelines. The cumulative D90% (minimum dose to 90% of volume) in EQD2 was calculated for GTV and CTV and the organs at risk (OAR) for each patient. Statistics reported are median values and ranges. The dwell time contribution from each tandem was collected. Of 30 patients, 93.3% received EBRT and TTB. Mean age at time of diagnosis was 65.3 years (range: 40.5-88.7 years). The median BMI was 48.1 (range: 27.8-69). The median prescribed doses were 45 Gy (range: 21-50.4 Gy) for EBRT and 22.25 Gy in 5 fractions (range: 16.5-49.1 Gy) for brachytherapy. The median cumulative EQD2 to the GTV was 78.6 Gy (range: 67.8- 86.6) and to the CTV was 67.6 Gy (range: 48- 79.8), of which the TTB contributed a median EQD2 of 33.8 Gy and 23.3 Gy to the GTV and CTV, respectively. The central tandem was not placed for 4 patients (13.3%) due to concern for posterior cervix and/or posterior uterine wall perforation. In the entire cohort, the central tandem contributed at least 10% and 15% of the dwell time in 77% (n=23) and 60% (n=18) of patients, respectively (Figure 1). In one third of patients, the central tandem contributed ≥30% of the dwell time. The lateral tandems contributed the majority (82%, range: 32-100%) of total dwells. Median follow up was 32.1 months (1.7-93.6 months). Kaplan-Meier-estimated 1-/5-yr LFFS was 96.2%/84.1%. The cumulative D2cc: 71.0Gy (range: 25.2-91.2Gy) to the bladder, 53.6Gy (range: 25.2-76.2Gy) to the rectum, and 58.1Gy (range: 14.1-72Gy) to the small bowel. No procedure-related perforation, bleeding or acute complication occurred intra- or post-operatively. TTB + EBRT for inoperable EC patients was safe and acceptable target coverage was achieved in most cases. While posterior/central tandem insertion may not be feasible for all patients in our experience, this limitation was not prohibitive to adequate dose distribution and local control. Further analysis may help to predetermine anatomical factors that lead to challenges in insertion and alternatives to achieving adequate dosimetry.