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    This study demonstrates that combining gimbal log files with cine EPID images accurately monitors tumor tracking accuracy during SBRT. This method ensures submillimetric precision for enhanced patient safety.

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    • Radiation Oncology
    • Image-Guided Therapy

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    • Accurate tumor tracking is crucial for Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT).
    • Dynamic tracking (DT) systems require robust methods for real-time accuracy verification.
    • Existing methods may not fully capture in-vivo performance during treatment delivery.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the accuracy of in-vivo tumor tracking using complementary cine Electronic Portal Imaging Device (EPID) and gimbal log file analysis.
    • To validate the reliability of gimbal log files for monitoring tracking accuracy on the Vero SBRT system.
    • To assess the clinical applicability of this combined approach for dynamic tracking.

    Main Methods:

    • Integrated a clinical prototype of dynamic tracking (DT) with gimbal log file analysis and cine EPID on the Vero SBRT system.
    • Quantified tracking error using cine EPID (E-EPID) and gimbal log files combined with x-ray verification (E-kVLog).
    • Validated gimbal log file accuracy by correlating E-kVLog with E-EPID and testing sensitivity to introduced systematic errors.

    Main Results:

    • A strong correlation (R=0.98) was observed between gimbal log file and cine EPID tracking error measurements.
    • Gimbal log files demonstrated sensitivity to detect systematic tracking errors as small as 0.5 mm.
    • Dynamic hidden target tests confirmed no gravity influence and decoupled gimbal/gantry rotation, showing submillimetric agreement.

    Conclusions:

    • The integration of gimbal log files with cine EPID provides a redundant and accurate method for monitoring tumor tracking accuracy in Vero SBRT.
    • This complementary approach enhances the reliability and clinical safety of dynamic tracking systems.
    • The study confirms the feasibility and effectiveness of using log file data for real-time treatment verification.