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  • Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) requires precise dose calculation for effective tumor treatment.
  • The accuracy of treatment planning systems (TPS) is crucial for SBRT dosimetry.
  • Investigating dose calculation algorithms, like the superposition algorithm in CMS Xio, is essential for SBRT verification.

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  • To validate the dose calculations of the CMS Xio TPS for SBRT using Monte Carlo (MC) simulations.
  • To assess the performance of the Xio superposition algorithm in handling electron disequilibrium in SBRT.
  • To investigate the impact of beam energy on SBRT dosimetry.

Main Methods:

  • SBRT plans (6 MV) were generated using the CMS Xio TPS with a superposition algorithm.
  • Patient CT data, beam geometry, and monitor units were replicated in MCSIM, an EGS4-based MC simulation system.
  • Comparisons between Xio and MC plans were performed, focusing on DVHs, mean, minimal, and maximal doses for the planning target volume (PTV).
  • Electron disequilibrium was specifically analyzed using a 2-mm GTV peel.
  • Beam energy was varied (6 MV vs. 10 MV) in MC simulations to evaluate energy effects.

Main Results:

  • Dose calculations from Xio plans generally agreed with MC simulations within 2%, with two exceptions showing 3% and 5% differences.
  • The Xio superposition algorithm demonstrated accurate dose distribution, even in a 2-mm GTV peel, indicating effective handling of electron disequilibrium.
  • Comparison of 6 MV and 10 MV beams revealed potential hot and cold spots with 10 MV, possibly due to increased build-up effects.

Conclusions:

  • The CMS Xio TPS superposition algorithm provides accurate dose calculations for SBRT and adequately addresses electron disequilibrium.
  • Six MV photon beams are recommended over higher energies for SBRT due to superior GTV coverage and dose homogeneity.
  • MC simulation serves as a valuable tool for verifying TPS accuracy in SBRT.