Dosimetric evaluation with knowledge-based planning created at different periods in volumetric-modulated arc therapy for prostate cancer: a multi-institution study

H Monzen, M Tamura, Y Ueda, J Fukunaga… - … Physics and Technology, 2020 - Springer
Dosimetric evaluation and variation assessment were performed with two knowledge-based
planning (KBP) models created at different periods for volumetric-modulated arc therapy …

Long-term outcomes of whole-pelvis radiation therapy using volumetric modulated arc therapy for high-risk prostate cancer

R Takemura, K Ishii, Y Hosokawa… - Journal of Radiation …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
This study investigated the outcomes of whole-pelvis radiation therapy (WPRT) using
volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) for high-risk prostate cancer. We retrospectively …

Treatment planning and dosimetry of a multi-axis dynamic arc technique for prostate cancer: a comparison with IMRT

K Shiraishi, K Nakagawa, H Yamashita, N Nakamura… - Radiation …, 2006 - Springer
Purpose Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) allows greater dose conformity to the
tumor target. However, IMRT, especially static delivery, usually requires more time to deliver …

Intercenter validation of a knowledge based model for automated planning of volumetric modulated arc therapy for prostate cancer. The experience of the German …

C Schubert, O Waletzko, C Weiss, D Voelzke… - PloS one, 2017 - journals.plos.org
Purpose To evaluate the performance of a model-based optimisation process for volumetric
modulated arc therapy applied to prostate cancer in a multicentric cooperative group. The …

Treatment and dosimetric advantages between VMAT, IMRT, and helical tomotherapy in prostate cancer

CL Tsai, JK Wu, HL Chao, YC Tsai, JCH Cheng - Medical Dosimetry, 2011 - Elsevier
We investigated the possible treatment and dosimetric advantage of volumetric modulated
arc therapy (VMAT) over step-and-shoot intensity-modulated radiation therapy (step-and …

Comparison of prostate IMRT and VMAT biologically optimised treatment plans

N Hardcastle, WA Tomé, K Foo, A Miller, M Carolan… - Medical …, 2011 - Elsevier
Recently, a new radiotherapy delivery technique has become clinically available—
volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT). VMAT is the delivery of IMRT while the gantry is …

A treatment planning and acute toxicity comparison of two pelvic nodal volume delineation techniques and delivery comparison of intensity-modulated radiotherapy …

S Myrehaug, G Chan, T Craig, V Weinberg… - International Journal of …, 2012 - Elsevier
PURPOSE: To perform a comparison of two pelvic lymph node volume delineation
strategies used in intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) for high risk prostate cancer and …

[PDF][PDF] A predictive model to guide management of the overlap region between target volume and organs at risk in prostate cancer volumetric modulated arc therapy

MD Mattes, JC Lee, S Elnaiem… - Radiation …, 2014 - synapse.koreamed.org
Purpose: The goal of this study is to determine whether the magnitude of overlap between
planning target volume (PTV) and rectum (Rectumoverlap) or PTV and bladder …

Comparing four volumetric modulated arc therapy beam arrangements for the treatment of early‐stage prostate cancer

CA Elith, SE Dempsey… - Journal of Medical …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction This study compared four different volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT)
beam arrangements for the treatment of early‐stage prostate cancer examining plan quality …

Comparison of IMRT and VMAT plans with different energy levels using Monte-Carlo algorithm for prostate cancer

C Onal, G Arslan, C Parlak, S Sonmez - Japanese journal of radiology, 2014 - Springer
Purpose To make dosimetric comparisons of volumetric-modulated arc therapy (VMAT) and
7-field intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) with dynamic MLCs using the Monaco …