title: Optimization-based dosimetry planning for brachytherapy.
abstract: Algorithms for improving dosimetry plans for brachytherapy procedures have been developed. In particular, the algorithms focus on creating an optimized dosimetry plan automatically, as well as updating the plan in real time to compensate for errors in seed placements. The overall performance of the algorithms is compared with currently existing dosimetry planning software. The plans are particularly suited for use in robotics-assisted procedures.
authors.affiliation: Lawson Health Research Institute, 339 Windermere Road, London, ON, Canada. tzhang84@uwo.ca
authors.forename: Tianhao
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Zhang
authors.forename: Rajni
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Patel
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D000818:Animals; D001918:Brachytherapy / Q000379:methods*; D003198:Computer Simulation; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D008954:Models, Biological; D011874:Radiometry / Q000379:methods*; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D011880:Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D013552:Swine; D016896:Treatment Outcome