Multi-institution model (big model) versus single-institution model of knowledge-based volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) planning for prostate cancer

Abstract We established a multi-institution model (big model) of knowledge-based treatment planning with over 500 treatment plans from five institutions in volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) for prostate cancer. This study aimed to clarify the efficacy of using a large number of registered trea...

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Main Authors: Jun-ichi Fukunaga, Mikoto Tamura, Yoshihiro Ueda, Tatsuya Kamima, Yumiko Shimizu, Yuta Muraki, Kiyoshi Nakamatsu, Hajime Monzen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2022-09-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-19498-6