Clinical implementation of a knowledge based planning tool for prostate VMAT.

Journal: Radiation oncology (London, England)
Published Date: May 8, 2017

Abstract

BACKGROUND: A knowledge based planning tool has been developed and implemented for prostate VMAT radiotherapy plans providing a target average rectum dose value based on previously achievable values for similar rectum/PTV overlap. The purpose of this planning tool is to highlight sub-optimal clinical plans and to improve plan quality and consistency.

Authors

  • Richard Powis
    Worcestershire Oncology Centre, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, Worcester, UK. richardpowis@nhs.net.
  • Andrew Bird
    Worcestershire Oncology Centre, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, Worcester, UK.
  • Matthew Brennan
  • Susan Hinks
    Worcestershire Oncology Centre, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, Worcester, UK.
  • Hannah Newman
    Worcestershire Oncology Centre, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, Worcester, UK.
  • Katie Reed
    Worcestershire Oncology Centre, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, Worcester, UK.
  • John Sage
    Worcestershire Oncology Centre, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, Worcester, UK.
  • Gareth Webster
    Worcestershire Oncology Centre, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, Worcester, UK.

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