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Application of 3D Printed Individualized Applicators Based on Pre-Planning in Interstitial Brachytherapy for Cervical Cancer

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...

Brachify: An Open-Source 3D Modeling Solution for 3D Printable Cervical and Vaginal Cylindrical Templates

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 ...

Integrated Catheter Position and Dwell Time Optimization for Focal Dose Escalation in Prostate HDR Brachytherapy

Authors: Bryan Bednarz, John M. Floberg, Joseph B. Schulz, Jordan M. Slagowski

Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Catheter placement for high-dose-rate brachytherapy (HDR BT) is clinician dependent and potentially suboptimal for delivering simultaneous integrated boosts to intraprostatic gross tumor volu...

Synthetic CT Generation from a Cycle Diffusion Model Based Framework for Ultrasound-Based Prostate HDR Brachytherapy

Authors: Michael Baine, Charles Enke, Yang Lei, Yu Lei, Ruirui Liu, Su-Min Zhou

Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Nebraska Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study presents a framework for generating synthetic CT images using a Cycle Diffusion model, which can be utilized to enhance needle conspicuity in ultrasound-guided prostate HDR brachyt...

Treatment Plan Evaluation of the Patient-Tailored Architect Applicator for Cervical Cancer Brachytherapy

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...