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Machine learning-based treatment couch parameter prediction in support of surface guided radiation therapy

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: Purpose: A fully independent, machine learning-based automatic treatment couch parameters prediction was developed to support surface guided radiation therapy (SGRT)-based patient positioning protocols. Additionally, this approach also acts as a quality assurance tool for patient positioning. Materials/Methods: Setup data of 183 patients, divided into four different groups based on used setup devices, was used to calculate the difference between the predicted and the acquired treatment couch value. Results: . A significant difference (p < 0.01) between the variances of Lung and Brain patients was found. Outliers were not related to the prediction accuracy, but are due to inconsistencies during initial patient setup. Conclusion: Couch parameters can be predicted with high accuracy and can be used as starting point for SGRT-based patient positioning. In case of large deviations (>1.5 cm), patient setup has to be verified to optimally use the surface scanning system.

Source: Technical Innovations & Patient Support in Radiation Oncology

DOI: 10.1016/j.tipsro.2022.08.001

Authors: Geert De Kerf, Michaël Claessens, Isabelle Mollaert, Wim Vingerhoed, Dirk Verellen

Institution: University of Antwerp

Language: English

Topic: Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques

Subfield: Radiation

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,490