Evaluation of complexity and deliverability of prostate cancer treatment plans designed with a knowledge-based VMAT planning technique.

Journal: Journal of applied clinical medical physics
Published Date: Dec 9, 2019

Abstract

PURPOSE: Knowledge-based planning (KBP) techniques have been reported to improve plan quality, efficiency, and consistency in radiation therapy. However, plan complexity and deliverability have not been addressed previously for treatment plans guided by an established in-house KBP system. The purpose of this work was to assess dosimetric, mechanical, and delivery properties of plans designed with a common KBP method for prostate cases treated via volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT).

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  • Phillip D H Wall
    Department of Physics and Astronomy, Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Electronic address: phillipdhwall@gmail.com.
  • Jonas D Fontenot
    Department of Physics and Astronomy, Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Department of Physics, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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