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  • Step-and-shoot intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) requires efficient planning for dose delivery.
  • Multileaf collimator (MLC) segment optimization is crucial for minimizing treatment time and radiation exposure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a new leaf-sequencing algorithm for step-and-shoot IMRT.
  • To optimize MLC segment generation and sequencing for improved treatment efficiency.

Main Methods:

  • A graph-searching technique is employed, iteratively identifying deliverable MLC segments based on intensity patterns.
  • The algorithm considers multiple intensity levels and two collimator positions (90 degrees apart).
  • Segment shapes are adjusted to simplify residual intensity patterns, and segment order is optimized to minimize beam-on time and leaf travel.

Main Results:

  • The algorithm successfully generates deliverable segments for various MLC systems (Varian, Siemens, Elekta).
  • Increasing intensity levels results in only modest increases in segment count and monitor units (MUs).
  • Utilizing two collimator angles can decrease the number of segments and MUs by up to 20%.

Conclusions:

  • The developed leaf-sequencing algorithm provides an efficient method for step-and-shoot IMRT planning.
  • The approach effectively optimizes MLC segment delivery, potentially reducing treatment time and radiation dose.
  • The use of dual collimator angles demonstrates significant benefits in reducing treatment complexity and delivery parameters.