Authors: Zhitao Dai
Affiliation: Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Cancer Hospital Shenzhen Hospital
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the accuracy of 3D printed individualized vaginal template assisted pre-planning in the interstitial implantation of cervical cancer, to examine the advantages when compared wi...
Authors: Michael Kudla, Stephanie Merkl
Affiliation: BC Cancer - Kelowna
Abstract Preview: Purpose: 3D modeling for 3D printed GYN high dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy templates can be a time-consuming, error-prone process. To simplify the creation these templates, a software application has ...
Authors: Benjamin Haibe-Kains, Ruiyan Ni, Alexandra Rink
Affiliation: Department of Medical Biophysics, University of Toronto, University Health Network
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate auto-segmentation for targets and organs-at-risk (OARs) using deep learning reduces the delineating time in radiotherapy. In high-dose-rate brachytherapy, specific clinical criteria ...
Authors: Deidre Batchelar, Michael Kudla, Stephanie Merkl, Tony Teke
Affiliation: BC Cancer - Kelowna
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Preplanning 3D-printed templates for cervical and vaginal brachytherapy is an iterative process, often taking hours to for an individual patient.
This study demonstrates an end-to-end auto...
Authors: Michael B. Altman, Marlene Campos Guerrero, Stephanie Markovina, Aaron Silvus
Affiliation: Washington University School of Medicine
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Currently, fluid injections or needle biopsies in small animals are conducted with limited optical guidance introducing an inherent risk of infecting or injuring the animal and limits precisi...
Authors: Jenny Dankelman, Ben J. M. Heijmen, Inger-Karine K. Kolkman-Deurloo, Remi A. Nout, Linda Rossi, Robin Straathof, Linda Wauben, Henrike Westerveld, Nick J. van De Berg, Sharline M. van Vliet - Perez
Affiliation: Department of BioMechanical Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Department of Gynecological Oncology, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Department of Radiotherapy, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, University Medical Center Rotterdam
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To quantify the dosimetric advantages of the 3D-printed patient-tailored ARCHITECT applicator with optimized needle channel configurations compared to clinically used intracavitary/interst...