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Technical Note: Mobile accelerator guidance using an optical tracker during docking in IOERT procedures.

Eugenio Marinetto1,2, Juan González Victores3, Mónica García-Sevilla1,2

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A new optical tracking navigation system guides mobile linear accelerators for intraoperative electron radiation therapy (IOERT) docking. This innovation enhances safety and reduces procedure time for improved tumor treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Physics
  • Surgical Technology
  • Radiation Oncology

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  • Intraoperative electron radiation therapy (IOERT) offers improved local tumor control by delivering high radiation doses during surgery.
  • Mobile linear accelerators (LINACs) enable in-situ radiation delivery but require precise docking with patient-mounted applicators.
  • Current docking procedures are time-consuming due to safety protocols and limited LINAC gantry maneuverability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate an optical tracking-based navigation system for guiding the docking process of mobile LINACs in IOERT.
  • To enhance the safety and efficiency of the docking procedure, thereby reducing overall operating time.

Main Methods:

  • An optical tracker was integrated with the mobile LINAC to monitor the radiation collimator's position.
  • A custom navigation system computed necessary LINAC movements for accurate alignment with the applicator.
  • A software application provided user interface for calibration and real-time docking guidance, including safety warnings for unrealizable configurations.

Main Results:

  • The navigation system successfully accounted for operating room spatial constraints and LINAC gantry limitations.
  • It calculated optimal accelerator positioning and significantly reduced docking time in simulations and experimental setups.
  • The system demonstrated potential for safeguarding against docking errors.

Conclusions:

  • The developed docking navigator is compatible with various commercial linear accelerators.
  • This system represents a significant advancement for IOERT, improving patient safety, reducing surgical duration, and ensuring accurate radiation delivery as prescribed.