Simulation-free cone beam CT-based online adaptive radiotherapy for metastatic spinal cord compression.

ABSTRACT: A simulation-free approach, using the patient's diagnostic computed tomography (CT) for treatment planning, eliminates the need for a separate planning CT. Combined with conebeam computed tomography (CBCT)-guided online adaptive radiotherapy (oART), this strategy has the potential to create a more efficient treatment workflow and reduce the burden for the patients. The study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and time consumption of different simulation-free oART workflows for patients with metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC) to identify the most suitable option for clinical implementation. Patient/material and methods: Diagnostic CT scans from patients diagnosed with MSCC were used for treatment planning, while CBCT scans from their first treatment session were retrospectively used t

SUBMITTER: Sten LJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12398103 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature