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Bridging Access Gaps in Radiotherapy: Knowledge-Based Planning in a Resource-Constrained Clinical Setting.

Milton E Ixquiac Cabrera1,2, Erick O Montenegro2, Matthew Schmidt3

  • 1Physics, Escuela de Ciencias Fisicas y Matemáticas, Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, Guatemala City, GTM.

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Knowledge-based planning (KBP) adapted for gynecological radiotherapy in a low-income country significantly reduced planning time while maintaining clinical quality. This improves access to high-quality cancer treatment in resource-constrained settings.

Keywords:
gynecological cancerknowledge-based planninglow- and middle-income countriesradiotherapyrapidplantreatment planning efficiencyvmat

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Area of Science:

  • Radiation Oncology
  • Medical Physics
  • Health Equity

Background:

  • Access to radiotherapy in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is limited by personnel shortages and high patient volumes.
  • Knowledge-based planning (KBP) shows promise in high-income settings but its feasibility in resource-limited environments is underexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility of adapting a KBP model from a high-income institution for gynecological radiotherapy planning in an LMIC.
  • To assess the clinical quality and efficiency of KBP-generated plans compared to manual plans at Liga Nacional Contra el Cáncer (LNCC) in Guatemala.

Main Methods:

  • A Varian RapidPlan KBP model was adapted using data from high-income and Guatemalan gynecological cases.
  • Cases were stratified by planning target volume (PTV) geometry.
  • KBP plans were compared against manual plans from junior and senior dosimetrists using a dosimetric scorecard, assessing PTV coverage, organ at risk (OAR) sparing, and planning time.

    • Main Results:

    • KBP-generated and manual plans showed comparable overall quality, target coverage, and OAR sparing.
    • KBP significantly reduced plan creation time, leading to higher plan quality efficiency scores.
    • All plans achieved high gamma passing rates (mean 99.6%), with KBP showing improved rectal dose metrics.

    Conclusions:

    • Knowledge-based planning is feasible for adaptation in LMICs, maintaining clinical quality.
    • KBP substantially reduces radiotherapy planning time, enhancing throughput and access to care.
    • This approach supports equitable access to high-quality radiotherapy in resource-constrained settings despite contouring variability.