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A Shortest-path And Admm-based Fluence-level Optimization Framework For Discretized Non-coplanar Vmat.

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A Shortest-path And Admm-based Fluence-level Optimization Framework For Discretized Non-coplanar Vmat.

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A shortest-path and ADMM-based fluence-level optimization framework for discretized non-coplanar VMAT.

Fengjuan Wang¹, Yiming Wang¹, Feifan Nong¹

¹Institute of Operations Research and Information Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, China.

Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine

|June 17, 2026

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Summary

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This study presents a new method for non-coplanar volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) planning, integrating beam trajectory selection (BTS) and fluence map optimization (FMO). The approach shows improved organ-at-risk sparing in VMAT planning.

Keywords:

Alternating direction method of multipliers Beam trajectory selection Fluence map optimization Mixed-integer nonlinear programming Non-coplanar VMAT Shortest path

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Area of Science:

Medical Physics
Radiation Oncology
Computational Optimization

Background:

Beam trajectory selection (BTS) and fluence map optimization (FMO) are interdependent in non-coplanar volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) planning.
Existing methods often treat BTS and FMO separately, potentially limiting treatment plan quality.
A unified approach is needed to optimize these coupled parameters for improved VMAT delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and evaluate an integrated mixed-integer nonlinear programming (MINLP) model for discretized non-coplanar VMAT planning.
To couple beam trajectory selection (BTS) and fluence map optimization (FMO) within a single optimization framework.
To assess the performance of the proposed co-optimization approach against existing methods.

Main Methods:

Formulated a mixed-integer nonlinear programming (MINLP) model for coupled BTS and FMO in discretized non-coplanar VMAT.
Employed an alternating optimization strategy: BTS solved via a shortest path problem on an ordered layered graph, and FMO via inexact alternating direction method of multipliers (ADMM).
Evaluated the framework on standard matRad benchmark cases (TG119 C-shape, prostate, liver, head-and-neck).

Main Results:

The proposed framework demonstrated favorable organ-at-risk sparing trends compared to coplanar and greedy approaches.
Target coverage was generally maintained at a comparable level to baseline methods.
The co-optimization approach proved feasible for discretized non-coplanar VMAT planning.

Conclusions:

The fluence-level co-optimization of BTS and FMO is a viable strategy for discretized non-coplanar VMAT.
This integrated framework provides a methodological foundation for future advancements, including direct aperture optimization and dynamic MLC modeling.
The study highlights the benefits of explicitly coupling BTS and FMO for potentially enhanced radiation therapy planning.