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  • Real-time motion tracking systems aim to improve accuracy by using surrogates.

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  • An 85-year-old female patient with pancreatic cancer underwent SBRT planning.
  • An implanted biliary stent was used as a surrogate for tracking tumor motion.
  • Initial assessments suggested good correlation between stent and tumor motion.

Findings:

  • During treatment, stent rotation and signal loss disrupted motion tracking.
  • These disruptions led to repeated tracking failures and treatment abortion.
  • The patient was ultimately treated with a free-breathing approach.

Implications:

  • Biliary stents have potential as surrogates for motion tracking in pancreatic SBRT.
  • Anatomical variability and technical issues can limit surrogate accuracy.
  • Improved quality assurance and adaptive strategies are crucial for reliable motion management in SBRT.