A national survey of the clinical practice of surface-guided radiation therapy in Japan.

ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the diffusion of surface-guided radiation therapy (SGRT), implementation of quality control and quality assurance strategies, established clinical workflows and user perceptions regarding the benefits and limitations of SGRT in routine practice. From October to December 2024, we surveyed 880 radiotherapy institutions in Japan regarding institutional characteristics, quality assurance/quality control, computed tomography simulation, treatment procedures and general questions regarding SGRT. The survey was distributed via mailing list and through vendors, and administered via Google Forms. A total of 292 institutions responded, corresponding to a response rate of 33%. Ninety-eight institutions reported introducing SGRT, and 50 institutions had introd

SUBMITTER: Yamauchi R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12856029 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature