Report of the AAPM Task Group No. 105: Issues associated with clinical implementation of Monte Carlo‐based photon and electron external beam treatment planning
The Monte Carlo (MC) method has been shown through many research studies to calculate
accurate dose distributions for clinical radiotherapy, particularly in heterogeneous patient …
accurate dose distributions for clinical radiotherapy, particularly in heterogeneous patient …
Monte Carlo simulations in radiotherapy dosimetry
P Andreo - Radiation Oncology, 2018 - Springer
Background The use of the Monte Carlo (MC) method in radiotherapy dosimetry has
increased almost exponentially in the last decades. Its widespread use in the field has …
increased almost exponentially in the last decades. Its widespread use in the field has …
Report of the Task Group 186 on model‐based dose calculation methods in brachytherapy beyond the TG‐43 formalism: current status and recommendations for …
The charge of Task Group 186 (TG‐186) is to provide guidance for early adopters of model‐
based dose calculation algorithms (MBDCAs) for brachytherapy (BT) dose calculations to …
based dose calculation algorithms (MBDCAs) for brachytherapy (BT) dose calculations to …
[KNIHA][B] Handbook of radiotherapy physics: theory and practice
P Mayles, A Nahum, JC Rosenwald - 2007 - taylorfrancis.com
From background physics and biological models to the latest imaging and treatment
modalities, the Handbook of Radiotherapy Physics: Theory and Practice covers all …
modalities, the Handbook of Radiotherapy Physics: Theory and Practice covers all …
Small animal radiotherapy research platforms
Advances in conformal radiation therapy and advancements in pre-clinical radiotherapy
research have recently stimulated the development of precise micro-irradiators for small …
research have recently stimulated the development of precise micro-irradiators for small …
Dosimetric validation of Acuros® XB with Monte Carlo methods for photon dose calculations
K Bush, IM Gagne, S Zavgorodni, W Ansbacher… - Medical …, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose: The dosimetric accuracy of the recently released Acuros® XB advanced dose
calculation algorithm (Varian Medical Systems, Palo Alto, CA) is investigated for single …
calculation algorithm (Varian Medical Systems, Palo Alto, CA) is investigated for single …
Comparison of dose calculation algorithms for treatment planning in external photon beam therapy for clinical situations
A study of the performance of five commercial radiotherapy treatment planning systems
(TPSs) for common treatment sites regarding their ability to model heterogeneities and …
(TPSs) for common treatment sites regarding their ability to model heterogeneities and …
Dosimetric comparison of Acuros XB deterministic radiation transport method with Monte Carlo and model‐based convolution methods in heterogeneous media
T Han, JK Mikell, M Salehpour, F Mourtada - Medical Physics, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose: The deterministic Acuros XB (AXB) algorithm was recently implemented in the
Eclipse treatment planning system. The goal of this study was to compare AXB performance …
Eclipse treatment planning system. The goal of this study was to compare AXB performance …
Dosimetric evaluation of Acuros XB Advanced Dose Calculation algorithm in heterogeneous media
A Fogliata, G Nicolini, A Clivio, E Vanetti, L Cozzi - Radiation oncology, 2011 - Springer
Background A study was realised to evaluate and determine relative figures of merit of a
new algorithm for photon dose calculation when applied to inhomogeneous media. Methods …
new algorithm for photon dose calculation when applied to inhomogeneous media. Methods …
Clinical implementation of full Monte Carlo dose calculation in proton beam therapy
The goal of this work was to facilitate the clinical use of Monte Carlo proton dose calculation
to support routine treatment planning and delivery. The Monte Carlo code Geant4 was used …
to support routine treatment planning and delivery. The Monte Carlo code Geant4 was used …