Evaluation of complexity and deliverability of IMRT treatment plans for breast cancer

L Duan, W Qi, Y Chen, L Cao, J Chen, Y Zhang… - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
This study aimed to predict the outcome of patient specific quality assurance (PSQA) in IMRT
for breast cancer using complexity metrics, such as MU factor, MAD, CAS, MCS. Several …

[HTML][HTML] Updating a clinical Knowledge-Based Planning prediction model for prostate radiotherapy

A Scaggion, M Fusella, S Cavinato, F Dusi… - Physica Medica, 2023 - Elsevier
Background and purpose Clinical knowledge-based planning (KBP) models dedicated to
prostate radiotherapy treatment may require periodical updates to remain relevant and to …

Personalized treatment planning automation in prostate cancer radiation oncology: a comprehensive dosimetric study

S Cilla, C Romano, VE Morabito, G Macchia… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Background In radiation oncology, automation of treatment planning has reported the
potential to improve plan quality and increase planning efficiency. We performed a …

Quality assurance-based optimization (QAO): Towards improving patient-specific quality assurance in volumetric modulated arc therapy plans using machine learning

PDH Wall, JD Fontenot - Physica Medica, 2021 - Elsevier
Introduction Previous literature has shown general trade-offs between plan complexity and
resulting quality assurance (QA) outcomes. However, existing solutions for controlling this …

A hybrid meta-heuristic framework with ensemble deep learning for multi-functional simultaneous optimized automatic intensity-modulated radiotherapy planning

X Yang, S Li, Q Shao, D Tang, Z Peng, Y Cao… - Expert Systems with …, 2025 - Elsevier
Intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) is one of the main treatments for patients with
cancer, and its treatment planning holds significant importance. Compared to manual …

Patient-specific three-dimensional dose distribution prediction via deep learning for prostate cancer therapy: Improvement with the structure loss

Y Koike, H Takegawa, Y Anetai, S Ohira, S Nakamura… - Physica Medica, 2023 - Elsevier
Purpose Deep learning (DL)-based dose distribution prediction can potentially reduce the
cost of inverse planning process. We developed and introduced a structure-focused loss (L …

Implementation, dosimetric assessment, and treatment validation of knowledge-based planning (KBP) models in VMAT head and neck radiation oncology

AM Fanou, G Patatoukas, M Chalkia, N Kollaros… - Biomedicines, 2023 - mdpi.com
The aim of this study was to evaluate knowledge-based treatment planning (KBP) models in
terms of their dosimetry and deliverability and to investigate their clinical benefits. Three …

[HTML][HTML] A novel automated planning approach for multi-anatomical sites cancer in Raystation treatment planning system

Z Lou, C Cheng, R Mao, D Li, L Tian, B Li, H Lei, H Ge - Physica Medica, 2023 - Elsevier
Purpose To develop an automated planning approach in Raystation and evaluate its
feasibility in multiple clinical application scenarios. Methods An automated planning …

[Retracted] Dose Prediction Models Based on Geometric and Plan Optimization Parameter for Adjuvant Radiotherapy Planning Design in Cervical Cancer …

H Tang, Y Chen, J Jiang, K Li, J Zeng… - Journal of Healthcare …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The prediction of an additional space for the dose sparing of organs at risk (OAR) in
radiotherapy is still difficult. In this pursuit, the present study was envisaged to find out the …

Enhancing dosimetric practices through knowledge-based predictive models: a case study on VMAT prostate irradiation

A Hadj Henni, I Arhoun, A Boussetta, W Daou… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Introduction Acquisition of dosimetric knowledge by radiation therapy planners is a
protracted and complex process. This study delves into the impact of empirical predictive …