Fully automated volumetric modulated arc therapy planning for locally advanced rectal cancer: feasibility and efficiency

Fully automated volumetric modulated arc therapy planning for locally advanced rectal cancer: feasibility and efficiency

Abstract Background Volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) for locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC) has emerged as a promising technique, but the planning process can be time-consuming and dependent on planner expertise. We aimed to develop a fully automated VMAT planning program for LARC and eval...

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Main Authors: Kouta Hirotaki, Kento Tomizawa, Shunsuke Moriya, Hajime Oyoshi, Vijay Raturi, Masashi Ito, Takeji Sakae
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-09-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Subjects:
Rectal cancer
Volumetric modulated arc therapy
Automated planning
Dosimetry
Raystation
Work efficiency
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13014-023-02334-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13014-023-02334-0

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