Clinical implementation and evaluation of the Acuros dose calculation algorithm
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.12149
Abstract: Abstract Purpose The main aim of this study is to validate the Acuros XB dose calculation algorithm for a Varian Clinac iX linac in our clinics, and subsequently compare it with the wildely used AAA… read more here.
Keywords: phantom; aaa acuros; water; acuros dose ... See more keywords
A novel and clinically useful dynamic conformal arc (DCA)‐based VMAT planning technique for lung SBRT
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.12878
Abstract: Abstract Purpose Volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) is gaining popularity for stereotactic treatment of lung lesions for medically inoperable patients. Due to multiple beamlets in delivery of highly modulated VMAT plans, there are dose delivery… read more here.
Keywords: technique; planning; lung sbrt; vmat plans ... See more keywords
Evaluation of measures related to dosimetric uncertainty of VMAT plans.
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.13862
Abstract: Dosimetric uncertainty is most often not included in the process of creating and selecting plans for treatment. Treatment planning and the physician's choice of treatment plan is instead often based only on evaluation of clinical… read more here.
Keywords: uncertainty; dosimetric uncertainty; vmat plans; treatment ... See more keywords
Part 1: Optimization and evaluation of dynamic trajectory radiotherapy
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DOI: 10.1002/mp.13086
Abstract: PURPOSE Although volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) is a well-accepted treatment technique in radiotherapy using a coplanar delivery approach, VMAT might be further improved by including dynamic table and collimator rotations leading to dynamic trajectory… read more here.
Keywords: gantry; treatment; vmat plans; optimization ... See more keywords
Prediction of dosimetric accuracy for VMAT plans using plan complexity parameters via machine learning.
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DOI: 10.1002/mp.13669
Abstract: PURPOSE The dosimetric accuracies of volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) plans were predicted using plan complexity parameters via machine learning. METHODS The dataset consisted of 600 cases of clinical VMAT plans from a single institution.… read more here.
Keywords: machine; machine learning; complexity parameters; dosimetric accuracy ... See more keywords
[P151] Implementation of advanced techniques in radiotherapy and comparison to standard 3DCRT plans- initial institutional experience
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmp.2018.06.456
Abstract: Purpose The transition from three-dimensional conformal therapy (3DCRT) to intensity modulated (IMRT) or volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) requires implementation of complex advanced dosimetry, fully commissioned treatment planning system (TPS), machine and other equipment and… read more here.
Keywords: imrt vmat; implementation; treatment; vmat plans ... See more keywords
Deep Multimodal Neural Network Based on Data-Feature Fusion for Patient-Specific Quality Assurance.
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DOI: 10.1142/s0129065721500556
Abstract: Patient-specific quality assurance (QA) for Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) plans is routinely performed in the clinical. However, it is labor-intensive and time-consuming for medical physicists. QA prediction models can address these shortcomings and improve… read more here.
Keywords: specific quality; vmat plans; quality assurance; patient specific ... See more keywords
Automated Non-coplanar Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy Planning for Maxillary Sinus Carcinoma
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DOI: 10.21873/invivo.13094
Abstract: Abstract Background/Aim: Dosimetric parameters in volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT), non-coplanar VMAT (NC-VMAT), and automated NC-VMAT (HyperArc, HA) were compared for patients with maxillary sinus carcinoma (MSC). Patients and Methods: Twenty HA plans were generated… read more here.
Keywords: non coplanar; modulated arc; vmat; vmat plans ... See more keywords
Dosimetric Study for Spine Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy: Magnetic Resonance Guided Linear Accelerator Versus Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy
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DOI: 10.2478/raon-2019-0042
Abstract: Abstract Background Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) given in 1-5 fractions is an effective treatment for vertebral metastases. Real-time magnetic resonance-guided radiotherapy (MRgRT) improves soft tissue contrast, which translates into accurate delivery of spine SBRT.… read more here.
Keywords: spine; modulated arc; vmat plans; therapy ... See more keywords
Evaluation of Plan Robustness Using Hybrid Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) and Volumetric Arc Modulation Radiotherapy (VMAT) for Left-Sided Breast Cancer
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DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering9040131
Abstract: Purpose: We aim to evaluate the robustness of multi-field IMRT and VMAT plans to target motion for left-sided BC radiotherapy. Methods: The 7-field hybrid IMRT (7F-H-IMRT) and 2-arc VMAT (2A-VMAT) plans were generated for ten… read more here.
Keywords: left sided; radiotherapy; vmat; vmat plans ... See more keywords
Comparison of dosimetric parameters of volumetric modulated arc therapy and three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy in postmastectomy patients with carcinoma breast
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DOI: 10.4103/0973-1482.189400
Abstract: Objective: Our study was undertaken to compare the dosimetric parameters of volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) and three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3DCRT) in postmastectomy patients with left-sided carcinoma breast. Study Design: This was a hospital-based cross-sectional… read more here.
Keywords: vmat plans; parameters volumetric; dosimetric parameters; 3dcrt plans ... See more keywords