Clinical Application of Deep Learning-Assisted Needles Reconstruction in Prostate Ultrasound Brachytherapy.

Journal: International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics
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Abstract

PURPOSE: High dose rate (HDR) prostate brachytherapy (BT) procedure requires image-guided needle insertion. Given that general anesthesia is often employed during the procedure, minimizing overall planning time is crucial. In this study, we explore the clinical feasibility and time-saving potential of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven auto-reconstruction of transperineal needles in the context of ultrasound (US)-guided prostate BT planning.

Authors

  • Mathieu Goulet
    Département de radio-oncologie, CISSS de Chaudière-Appalaches, Lévis, Québec, Canada. Electronic address: Mathieu_goulet@ssss.gouv.qc.ca.
  • Patricia Duguay-Drouin
    Département de radio-oncologie, CISSS de Chaudière-Appalaches, Lévis, Québec, Canada.
  • Julia Mascolo-Fortin
    Département de radio-oncologie, CISSS de Chaudière-Appalaches, Lévis, Québec, Canada.
  • Julien Mégrourèche
    Département de radio-oncologie, CISSS de Chaudière-Appalaches, Lévis, Québec, Canada.
  • Nadia Octave
    Département de radio-oncologie, CISSS de Chaudière-Appalaches, Lévis, Québec, Canada.
  • James Man Git Tsui
    Department of Radiation Oncology, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, Québec, Canada.