Authors: Timothy J Allen, David A. Sterling
Affiliation: University of Minnesota Physicians, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Treatment planning for the Venezia HDR brachytherapy applicator is often performed using inverse planning tools such as IPSA or HIPO. However, there are planners who are either unfamiliar wit...
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: Hamid Aghdam, DJ Chen, Heather Chen, Sharad Goyal, Yonas Solomon Mekuria, Martin Ojong-Ntui, Yuan James Rao
Affiliation: The George Washington University, The George Washington University Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Elekta Leipzig and Valencia Skin applicators are designed to treat skin lesions. The applicators limit the irradiation to the required treatment area using a densimet shielding. Valencia uses...
Authors: Milad BaradaranGhahfarokhi, Manuel A. Morales Paliza
Affiliation: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to commission Varian HDR surface applicators using a high-resolution diode array and film dosimetry. This work evaluates dosimetric characteristics of these appl...
Authors: Ivan M. Buzurovic, Phillip M. Devlin, Evangelia Kaza, Michael John Lavelle
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medial School, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Department of Radiation Oncology
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Recent work in surface brachytherapy (SBT) has demonstrated the feasibility of using magnetic resonance (MR)-guidance in place of Computer Tomography (CT) in SBT planning. The purpose of this...
Authors: Dylan Richeson, Dorin A. Todor
Affiliation: Inova Schar Cancer Institute, Virginia Commonwealth University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: High dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy is prone to errors that can lead to incorrect dose delivery and potential medical events. One common issue is applicator length discrepancies, either due to...
Authors: Awens Alphonse, Nebi Demez, Michael Kasper, Noufal Manthala Padannayil, Shyam Pokharel, Suresh Rana, Lauren A. Rigsby, Nishan Shrestha
Affiliation: Lynn Cancer Institute, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Baptist Health South Florida
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to quantify the dose discrepancy associated with improper placement of the Leipzig applicator on the patient's skin.
Methods: Monte Carlo simulations were performed using t...
Authors: Adnan Jafar, Xun Jia, Michael B. Roumeliotis
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: HDR brachytherapy (HDRBT) treatment planning is challenging due to the need for high-quality plans under time pressure, considering anatomy and applicator geometry. This study proposes an exp...
Authors: Amar K. Basavatia, Lee C. Goddard, Wolfgang A. Tomé, Christian Velten, Ping Yan, Ravindra Yaparpalvi, Maria Stefania diMayorca
Affiliation: Montefiore Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: High dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy planning is a high-risk procedure performed under significant time pressure, with human failure being the leading cause of error. To elevate training for me...
Authors: Robert A. Dahl
Affiliation: Mayo Foundation
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop tools to simplify/accelerate the quality assurance testing of the Mobetron mobile linear accelerator and increase safety when moving it to different OR’s.
Methods: The Mobet...
Authors: Sam Beddar, Brett Bocian, David B. Flint, Benjamin Abraham Insley, Patrick James Jensen, Rachael M. Martin Paulpeter, Joshua S. Niedzielski, Luis Augusto Perles, Reza Reiazi, Gabriel O. Sawakuchi
Affiliation: University of Miami, MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Empyrean Medical Systems, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The Harrison-Anderson-Mick (HAM) applicator is an Ir-192 High-Dose-Rate (HDR) intraoperative radiotherapy device. It features a silicone body with embedded catheters that guide the Ir-192 sou...
Authors: Palanisamy Karunanithi, Karthikeyan Perumal, Siva Subramanian Vadivel
Affiliation: Dr. Kamakshi Memorial Hospital
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Recent advancements in high dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy include the image guidance, new applicators, and dose calculation algorithms. Brachytherapy has steep dose gradient, hence relativ...
Authors: Jack Neylon
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Commissioning surface applicators is notoriously laborious. In addition, when commissioning Varian surface applicators with vertically positioned source, we found limited data and resources a...