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  • Radiation Oncology
  • Medical Physics

Background:

  • Radiotherapy treatment planning requires accurate dose calculations and efficient optimization.
  • Advancements in technology are crucial for improving treatment delivery and patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the capabilities of the Monaco treatment planning system.
  • To demonstrate its application in various radiotherapy modalities.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizes Monte Carlo dose calculation for accuracy.
  • Incorporates robust optimization tools, including multicriteria optimization (MCO).
  • Features biological and physical dose-based planning tools and templates.

Main Results:

  • Achieves high-quality treatment plans for 3D CRT, IMRT, VMAT, SRS, and SBRT.
  • Fast calculation speeds reduce overall planning time.
  • Ensures critical organ sparing and maintains target coverage.

Conclusions:

  • Monaco provides accurate and efficient radiotherapy planning.
  • It supports a full suite of treatment modalities, including particle therapy.
  • It is advancing towards real-time adaptive treatments with MR-guided radiation therapy.