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Compass model-based quality assurance for stereotactic VMAT treatment plans

  • Assi Valve
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    Corresponding author at: HUCH Comprehensive Cancer Center, Department of Oncology, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Haartmaninkatu 4, FIN-00290 Helsinki, Finland.
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    Department of Medical Physics & Department of Oncology and Radiotherapy, Turku University Hospital, Hämeentie 11, FIN-20521 Turku, Finland
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  • Jani Keyriläinen
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    Department of Medical Physics & Department of Oncology and Radiotherapy, Turku University Hospital, Hämeentie 11, FIN-20521 Turku, Finland
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  • Jarmo Kulmala
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    Department of Medical Physics & Department of Oncology and Radiotherapy, Turku University Hospital, Hämeentie 11, FIN-20521 Turku, Finland
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      Highlights

      • The use of Compass as model-based QA tool for stereotactic VMAT plans was analyzed.
      • Evaluation of DVH parameters together with 2D and 3D gamma analysis was executed.
      • Moderate correlation between gamma-index pass-rates for CCD and CRD existed.
      • In addition to model-based QA measurements are needed to verify treatment plans.

      Abstract

      Purpose

      To use Compass as a model-based quality assurance (QA) tool for stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) and stereotactic radiation therapy (SRT) volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) treatment plans calculated with Eclipse treatment planning system (TPS).

      Materials and methods

      Twenty clinical stereotactic VMAT SBRT and SRT treatment plans were blindly selected for evaluation. Those plans included four different treatment sites: prostate, brain, lung and body. The plans were evaluated against dose-volume histogram (DVH) parameters and 2D and 3D gamma analysis. The dose calculated with Eclipse treatment planning system (TPS) was compared to Compass calculated dose (CCD) and Compass reconstructed dose (CRD).

      Results

      The maximum differences in mean dose of planning target volume (PTV) were 2.7 ± 1.0% between AAA and Acuros XB calculation algorithm TPS dose, −7.6 ± 3.5% between Eclipse TPS dose and CCD dose and −5.9 ± 3.7% between Eclipse TPS dose and CRD dose for both Eclipse calculation algorithms, respectively. 2D gamma analysis was not able to identify all the cases that 3D gamma analysis specified for further verification.

      Conclusions

      Compass is suitable for QA of SBRT and SRT treatment plans. However, the QA process should include wide set of DVH-based dose parameters and 3D gamma analysis should be the preferred method when performing clinical patient QA. The results suggest that the Compass should not be used for smaller field sizes than 3 × 3 cm2 or the beam model should be adjusted separately for both small (FS ≤ 3 cm) and large (FS > 3 cm) field sizes.

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