ArticleMedical physics2026
A simulation study of a novel spiral volumetric modulated arc therapy for enhanced dose delivery efficiency and quality in radiotherapy.
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backgroundConventional volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) is limited by its longitudinal field size for large targets, often requiring multiple isocenters, while Helical Tomotherapy (HT) offers superior longitudinal conformity but suffers from prolonged treatment times due to its narrow fan beam. PURPOSE: This simulation study proposes a novel spiral volumetric modulated arc therapy (SVMAT) technique designed to bridge this gap by synergizing continuous couch movement with dynamic MLC modulation.
methodsThe SVMAT technique was implemented on a model of ring-gantry linac with dual-layer staggered MLC. Its core is a direct aperture optimization algorithm that discretizes the delivery path into finite projections, concurrently optimizing MLC aperture, monitor unit weight, gantry angle, and couch position. A comprehensive dosimetric and efficiency comparison was conducted against state-of-the-art VMAT and HT plans for three clinically challenging scenarios: hippocampal-sparing whole-brain radiotherapy (HS-WBRT), bilateral breast radiotherapy (BBRT), and craniospinal irradiation (CSI), including a pediatric subgroup.
resultsSVMAT demonstrated comparable or superior target coverage and conformity index to VMAT and HT across all cases. Its most significant advantage was in organ-at-risk (OAR) sparing. For HS-WBRT, SVMAT significantly reduced the maximum (D
conclusionsThe SVMAT technique successfully integrates the dynamic delivery of VMAT with the longitudinal integration and single-isocenter capability of HT. By offering enhanced OAR sparing and reduced treatment times, SVMAT represents a significant advancement in radiotherapy, showing immense potential for improving outcomes, especially in vulnerable populations such as pediatric patients.
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