Related Experiment Video
Updated: Mar 2, 2026
Treatment of Liver Metastases Using an Internal Target Volume Method for Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy
Published on: May 8, 2018
SBRT planning for liver metastases: A focus on immobilization, motion management and planning imaging techniques
Olivier Riou1, Carmen Llacer Moscardo1, Pascal Fenoglietto1
1Institut Régional du Cancer de Montpellier, ICM-Val d'Aurelle, Rue de la Croix Verte, Montpellier, France.
Aim:
To evaluate the different techniques used for liver metastases Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) planning. We especially focused on immobilization devices, motion management and imaging used for contouring.
Background:
Although some guidelines exist, there is no consensus regarding the minimal requirements for liver SBRT treatments.
Materials And Methods:
We reviewed the main liver metastases SBRT publications and guidelines; and compared the techniques used for immobilization, motion management, margins and imaging.
Results:
There is a wide variety of techniques used for immobilization, motion management and planning imaging.
Conclusions:
We provide a subjective critical analysis of minimal requirements and ideal technique for liver SBRT planning.
