AI-based optimization for US-guided radiation therapy of the prostate.

Journal: International journal of computer assisted radiology and surgery
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Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Fast volumetric ultrasound presents an interesting modality for continuous and real-time intra-fractional target tracking in radiation therapy of lesions in the abdomen. However, the placement of the ultrasound probe close to the target structures leads to blocking some beam directions.

Authors

  • Stefan Gerlach
    Institute of Medical Technology, Hamburg University of Technology, Hamburg, Germany.
  • Theresa Hofmann
    Europäisches Cyberknife Zentrum München-Großhadern, Munich, 81377, Germany.
  • Christoph Fürweger
    Europäisches Cyberknife Zentrum München-Großhadern, Munich, Germany.
  • Alexander Schlaefer
    Institute of Medical Technology, Hamburg University of Technology, Hamburg, Germany. schlaefer@tuhh.de.