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  • Medical Physics
  • Oncology
  • Biomedical Engineering

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  • Interstitial photodynamic therapy (iPDT) is a promising minimally invasive cancer treatment.
  • Effective light distribution planning is crucial for iPDT efficacy and safety.
  • Current iPDT planning faces challenges in optimizing light delivery to target volumes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel power allocation algorithm for cylindrical diffusers in iPDT.
  • To enable customized longitudinal emission profiles for improved light confinement.
  • To minimize light overdose to surrounding organs-at-risk.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a convex optimization algorithm for power allocation to cylindrical diffusers.
  • Evaluated the impact of diffuser length and penetration angle on treatment planning.
  • Simulated treatment plans on virtual glioblastoma multiforme models using various photosensitizers and wavelengths.

Main Results:

  • Tailored emission profiles from cylindrical diffusers significantly outperformed conventional flat profiles.
  • Demonstrated substantial reductions in light-induced damage to white matter (15-55%) and gray matter (23-58%).
  • The algorithm guarantees minimization of overdose to organs-at-risk.

Conclusions:

  • Manufacturable cylindrical diffusers with tailored emission profiles enhance iPDT treatment planning.
  • This approach offers improved safety and efficacy for iPDT, particularly in neuro-oncology.
  • The developed algorithm provides a robust method for optimizing light delivery in iPDT.