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ArticleRadiation oncology (London, England)2021

Evaluation of a highly refined prediction model in knowledge-based volumetric modulated arc therapy planning for cervical cancer.

Mingli Wang, Huikuan Gu, Jiang Hu, Jian Liang, Sisi Xu, Zhenyu Qi

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Article in Radiation oncology (London, England), 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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6 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Mingli Wang *Department of Radiation Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.
Huikuan Gu *Department of Radiation Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.
Jiang Hu *Department of Radiation Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.
Jian LiangDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.
Sisi XuDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.
Zhenyu QiDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China. qizhy@sysucc.org.cn.
State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South ChinaSun Yat-sen University · CNKey Laboratory of Guangdong Province · CNSun Yat-sen University Cancer Center · CN

Funding

Guangzhou Science and Technology Program key projects 201607010199National Natural Science Foundation of China 81371710Science and Technology Planning Project of Guangdong Province 2013B021800149
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

background and purposeTo explore whether a highly refined dose volume histograms (DVH) prediction model can improve the accuracy and reliability of knowledge-based volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) planning for cervical cancer. METHODS AND MATERIALS: The proposed model underwent repeated refining through progressive training until the training samples increased from initial 25 prior plans up to 100 cases. The estimated DVHs derived from the prediction models of different runs of training were compared in 35 new cervical cancer patients to analyze the effect of such an interactive plan and model evolution method. The reliability and efficiency of knowledge-based planning (KBP) using this highly refined model in improving the consistency and quality of the VMAT plans were also evaluated.

resultsThe prediction ability was reinforced with the increased number of refinements in terms of normal tissue sparing. With enhanced prediction accuracy, more than 60% of automatic plan-6 (AP-6) plans (22/35) can be directly approved for clinical treatment without any manual revision. The plan quality scores for clinically approved plans (CPs) and manual plans (MPs) were on average 89.02 ± 4.83 and 86.48 ± 3.92 (p < 0.001). Knowledge-based planning significantly reduced the D

conclusionThe proposed model evolution method provides a practical way for the KBP to enhance its prediction ability with minimal human intervene. This highly refined prediction model can better guide KBP in improving the consistency and quality of the VMAT plans.

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Knowledge BasesFemaleHumansOrgans at RiskRadiotherapy, Intensity-ModulatedRadiotherapy Planning, Computer-AssistedUterine Cervical NeoplasmsCervical cancerKnowledge-based planningPrediction modelProgressive trainingVolumetric modulated arc therapy

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PMID33752699
PMCPMC7983216
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