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Construction of a remote radiotherapy planning system
Yoshihiro Ogawa1, Kenji Nemoto, Yoshihisa Kakuto
1Department of Radiation Oncology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, 980-8574, Japan. ogaway@rad.med.tohoku.ac.jp
International Journal of Clinical Oncology
|February 25, 2005
Summary
A new remote radiotherapy planning system utilizing a wide area network (WAN) proved effective for remote cancer treatment planning. The system offers benefits for radiation oncologists and medical residents.
Area of Science:
- Medical Physics
- Radiotherapy
- Health Informatics
Background:
- A novel remote radiotherapy planning system was developed.
- The system's utility and limitations were evaluated.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the effectiveness of a remote radiotherapy planning system.
- To identify benefits and drawbacks of the developed system.
Main Methods:
- Two identical radiotherapy planning systems were networked via a wide area network (WAN) using a leased line.
- Beam data from a linear accelerator were integrated into both systems.
- 43 remote radiotherapy plans were generated between December 2001 and December 2002.
Main Results:
- Data transmission was facilitated by file transfer protocol (FTP) software.
- Plans included ordinary cases (13), resident assistance (28), and emergency cases (2).
- Minor adjustments (10) were noted in plans provided for resident assistance.
Conclusions:
- The remote radiotherapy planning system, leveraging WAN and leased lines, is a valuable tool.
- The system provides advantages for both radiation oncologists and medical residents in remote settings.