Brachytherapy position verification system and methods of use

A brachytherapy verification system for confirming the position of a conduit inserted within a patient, comprising:

• a control element dimensioned for insertion within the conduit, wherein the control element has a proximal end and a distal end;
• a verification element coupled to a distal region of the control element, wherein the verification element is configured to detect the presence of a reference marker associated with the conduit and communicate a signal indicative of the position of the reference marker relative to the verification element, and wherein the control element is configured to maneuver the verification element along a length of the conduit;
• a drive system coupled to a proximal region of the control element for controlling movement of the control element through the conduit;
• a controller associated with the verification element, wherein the controller is configured to communicate with the verification element;
• a signal conductor to conduct the signal between the verification element and the controller;
• and
• a brachytherapy afterloader, wherein at least one of the drive system or the controller is a component of the afterloader.