Applying radiobiological plan ranking methodology to VMAT prostate SBRT

Highlights • An application of an easy procedure for RT plan comparison is demonstrated. • Matlab code is presented. • The use of rectal spacer leads in general to improved tumor control. • The use of rectal spacer lowers considerably the NTCP. • The increased near maximum target dose plans proved s...

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Published in:Physica medica 2016-04, Vol.32 (4), p.636-641
Main Authors: Stavrev, P, Ruggieri, R, Stavreva, N, Naccarato, S, Alongi, F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adenocarcinoma - radiotherapy
Aged
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
NTCP prostate
Organ Sparing Treatments - methods
Prostatic Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Radiology
Radiosurgery - methods
Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted - methods
Radiotherapy, Intensity-Modulated - methods
Rectum - radiation effects
SBRT
TCP
VMAT
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Summary:Highlights • An application of an easy procedure for RT plan comparison is demonstrated. • Matlab code is presented. • The use of rectal spacer leads in general to improved tumor control. • The use of rectal spacer lowers considerably the NTCP. • The increased near maximum target dose plans proved superior in TCP and NTCP terms.
ISSN:1120-1797
1724-191X
DOI:10.1016/j.ejmp.2016.03.019