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Automated rapidplan model validation using Eclipse scripting API.

Bradley Beeksma^1,2, Andrew Dipuglia¹, Joerg Lehmann^1,2,3

¹Department of Radiation Oncology, Calvary Mater Newcastle, Warratah, New South Wales, Australia.

Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics

|May 12, 2025

Summary

Automating RapidPlan model validation with a C# script significantly reduces time and resources. This script streamlines plan generation and metric analysis, improving efficiency in radiation therapy planning.

Keywords:

ESAPI RapidPlan radiotherapy treatment planning automation scripting

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Area of Science:

Medical Physics
Radiation Oncology
Computational Biology

Background:

RapidPlan improves treatment planning efficiency and quality but requires extensive manual validation.
Manual validation is resource-intensive due to iterative model refinement.
Streamlining RapidPlan model validation is crucial for clinical adoption.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and evaluate an automated script for streamlining RapidPlan model validation.
To reduce the time and resource burden associated with manual RapidPlan validation.
To enhance the efficiency of exploring and refining RapidPlan model objectives.

Main Methods:

A standalone C# script utilizing Eclipse Scripting Application Programming Interface (ESAPI) was developed.
The script automates batch generation of treatment plans and export of population-based DVH metrics.
Adjustable parameters via Excel and .txt files allow for flexible user input without script re-approval.

Main Results:

The automated script was implemented across various treatment sites, including prostate, lung, rectum, head & neck, and liver SBRT.
For liver SBRT, 405 automatic plans were generated for 93 patients, with a total active planning time of 118.7 hours.
Significant reduction in time and resource burden compared to traditional manual validation methods was demonstrated.

Conclusions:

Automating the RapidPlan model validation process is effective in reducing manual effort and time.
The developed script offers a powerful tool for efficient and robust RapidPlan model validation.
This automation facilitates quicker clinical implementation and optimization of advanced treatment planning models.