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Long-term stability analysis of beam shape in a robotic radiosurgery system
Ryoichi Hinoto1, Shiho Kashiyama1, Takahisa Eriguchi1
1Department of Radiation Oncology, Saitama Red Cross Hospital, Saitama, Japan.
Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics
|June 23, 2025
Summary
The 2% profile constancy check effectively detects CyberKnife magnetron issues early. Comprehensive beam monitoring is crucial for maintaining optimal system performance and consistent radiation therapy quality.
Area of Science:
- Medical Physics
- Radiation Oncology
- Quality Assurance
Background:
- CyberKnife systems require rigorous quality assurance (QA) to ensure accurate radiation delivery.
- Long-term stability of beam profile parameters is essential for patient safety and treatment efficacy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the long-term stability of CyberKnife beam profile parameters over 3.5 years.
- To assess compliance with existing quality assurance (QA) guidelines.
- To validate and refine QA practices for CyberKnife systems.
Main Methods:
- Monthly beam profile measurements using an Octavius 1000SRS detector array.
- Analysis of beam shape constancy (within 2%), penumbra, symmetry, and flatness using statistical process control.
- Visualization of temporal changes using dose difference heat maps.
Main Results:
- The 2% profile constancy check detected magnetron deterioration two months prior to failure.
- Symmetry and flatness remained stable (<0.7%) over 100 million monitor units.
- Penumbra showed sensitivity to magnetron changes, and gradual profile shifts were observed independent of component failures.
Conclusions:
- The 2% profile constancy check is highly effective for early magnetron failure detection in CyberKnife systems.
- Symmetry, flatness, and penumbra are valuable for monitoring gradual beam profile variations.
- Comprehensive beam monitoring and maintenance are essential for sustained CyberKnife performance.
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