Improved VMAT planning for head and neck tumors with an advanced optimization algorithm

In this study, the “Progressive Resolution Optimizer PRO3“ (Varian Medical Systems) is compared to the previous version „PRO2“ with respect to its potential to improve dose sparing to the organs at risk (OAR) and dose coverage of the PTV for head and neck cancer patients. For eight head and neck can...

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Published in:	Zeitschrift für medizinische Physik Vol. 25; no. 4; pp. 333 - 340
Main Authors:	Klippel, Norbert, Schmücking, Michael, Terribilini, Dario, Geretschläger, Andreas, Aebersold, Daniel M., Manser, Peter
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Germany Elsevier GmbH 01.12.2015
Subjects:	Absorption, Radiation Algorithms Head and Neck Neoplasms - radiotherapy Head and neck tumors Humans Kopf- und Hals-Tumore Organ Sparing Treatments - methods Organs at Risk - radiation effects Radiation oncology Radiation Protection - methods Radio-Onkologie Radiotherapy Dosage Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted - methods Radiotherapy, Intensity-Modulated - methods Reproducibility of Results Scattering, Radiation Sensitivity and Specificity Therapieplanung Therapy planning VMAT Head and neck tumors VMAT Radio-Onkologie Kopf- und Hals-Tumore Radiation oncology Therapy planning Therapieplanung
ISSN:	0939-3889, 1876-4436
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