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  • Medical Physics
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Computational Imaging

Background:

  • Microbeam radiation therapy (MRT) offers improved normal tissue sparing compared to conventional radiotherapy.
  • Current dose calculations for MRT rely on computationally intensive Monte Carlo simulations.
  • Accurate dose calculation is crucial for the clinical translation of MRT.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a computationally efficient kernel-based dose calculation algorithm for MRT.
  • To enable rapid dose calculations for peak and valley doses in MRT treatment fields.
  • To support preclinical and clinical trials by providing a faster dose calculation method.

Main Methods:

  • A kernel-based algorithm was developed, separating photon and electron energy transport.
  • Kernels were analytically calculated based on energy spectrum and material composition.
  • The algorithm's performance was validated against Monte Carlo simulations and phantom measurements.

Main Results:

  • The kernel-based algorithm calculates MRT doses in minutes, a significant speed improvement over Monte Carlo methods.
  • Calculated peak doses showed <4% deviation from Monte Carlo simulations, and valley doses showed <8% deviation.
  • Phantom measurements agreed within 4% for peak doses and 10% for valley doses.

Conclusions:

  • The presented kernel-based algorithm provides accurate and rapid dose calculations for MRT.
  • This method is integrated into the VIRTUOS treatment planning platform, aiding ongoing MRT research.
  • The algorithm facilitates dose calculations for preclinical and clinical trials at facilities like the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility.