Authors: Kai-Cheng Chuang, Oana I. Craciunescu, Christopher Kelsey, Joseph Kowalski, Nicole Larrier, Xinyi Li, Sheridan G. Meltsner, Anna E. Rodrigues, Yang Sheng, Qiuwen Wu
Affiliation: Duke University, Duke University Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To clinically implement a Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) procedure for Total Body Irradiation (TBI) with off-the-shelf tools.
Methods: Patient is treated on linac couch with a hyb...
Authors: Soon N. Huh, Perry B. Johnson, Jiyeon Park, Ryan Stevens
Affiliation: University of Florida Health Proton Therapy Institute, UF Health Proton Therapy Institute, UFHPTI
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) doses shall be limited for pediatric patients in clinical settings. Device called Filtimator (filter+collimator) was custom designed to reduce setup CB...
Authors: Chloe Duncan, Andrew Kanawati, Peter Malek, Tess Reynolds
Affiliation: University of Sydney, Westmead Hospital, Image X Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Pedicle screw fixation, a standard spinal surgery procedure, has high misplacement rates (~40%) which decrease with surgeon experience. However, opportunities for surgical rehearsal, training...
Authors: Sarah E. Holler, Daniel Johnson
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Kansas Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: As the technological availability of modern clinical infrastructure increases in resource-restricted regions of the world, the needs to maintain quality standards of practice need not be hamp...