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A Setup and Workflow for Fully Automated Electromagnetic Tracking-Based Implant Reconstruction in Intraoperative Prostate HDR Brachytherapy

Authors: Ioannis Androulakis, Miranda E.M.C. Christianen, Jérémy Godart, Mischa Hoogeman, Inger-Karine K. Kolkman-Deurloo, Lorne Luthart, Remi A. Nout, Henrike Westerveld

Affiliation: Department of Radiotherapy, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, Department of Radiotherapy, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, University Medical Center Rotterdam

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Despite the advantages of transrectal ultrasound-based treatment planning for HDR prostate cancer brachytherapy which allows on-line treatment delivery in the intraoperative setting, it is...

Afterloader Integrated Electromagnetic Tracking Can be Used to Accurately Define and Assess the Dwell Position Model of Venezia™ Gynaecological Brachytherapy Applicators

Authors: Ioannis Androulakis, Jérémy Godart, Mischa Hoogeman, Inger-Karine K. Kolkman-Deurloo, Remi A. Nout, Robin Straathof, Henrike Westerveld, Myra van Laar

Affiliation: Department of BioMechanical Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Department of Radiotherapy, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, Department of Radiotherapy, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, University Medical Center Rotterdam

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In brachytherapy for gynaecological cancers using intracavitary applicators, implant reconstruction is commonly performed using applicator libraries. These libraries contain applicator geo...