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ArticleClinical & translational oncology : official publication of the Federation of Spanish Oncology Societies and of the National Cancer Institute of Mexico2026

Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) with MRI-Linac in oligometastatic gynaecological cancer patients: a systematic review.

Donato Pezzulla, Alessia Re, Francesco Catucci, Martina Iezzi, Savino Cilla, Davide Cusumano, Luca Boldrini, Gabriella Macchia, Francesco Preziosi, Francesco Deodato and 1 more

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Donato PezzullaRadiation Oncology Unit, Laboratories and Services Department, Responsible Research Hospital, Campobasso, Italy.
Alessia Re *UOC Radioterapia Oncologica, Mater Olbia Hospital, SS 125 Orientale Sarda, 07026, Olbia, Italy.
Francesco Catucci *UOC Radioterapia Oncologica, Mater Olbia Hospital, SS 125 Orientale Sarda, 07026, Olbia, Italy.
Martina IezziUOC Radioterapia Oncologica, Mater Olbia Hospital, SS 125 Orientale Sarda, 07026, Olbia, Italy. martina.iezzi@materolbia.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4037-9740
Savino CillaMedical Physics Unit, Responsible Research Hospital, Campobasso, Molise, Italy.
Davide CusumanoUOC Radioterapia Oncologica, Mater Olbia Hospital, SS 125 Orientale Sarda, 07026, Olbia, Italy.
Luca BoldriniDipartimento Di Diagnostica Per Immagini E Radioterapia Oncologica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Gabriella MacchiaRadiation Oncology Unit, Laboratories and Services Department, Responsible Research Hospital, Campobasso, Italy.
Francesco PreziosiUOC Radioterapia Oncologica, Mater Olbia Hospital, SS 125 Orientale Sarda, 07026, Olbia, Italy.
Francesco Deodato *Radiation Oncology Unit, Laboratories and Services Department, Responsible Research Hospital, Campobasso, Italy.
Gian Carlo Mattiucci *UOC Radioterapia Oncologica, Mater Olbia Hospital, SS 125 Orientale Sarda, 07026, Olbia, Italy.

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Abstract

introductionThis review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current evidence on the use of MRI-guided SBRT for oligometastases in gynaecological cancers and its potential benefits. MATERIALS AND

methodsFollowing PRISMA guidelines, we conducted a systematic review to identify studies focusing on MRI-guided SBRT for oligometastatic gynaecological cancer. Inclusion criteria specified English-language studies that reported clinical outcomes and toxicity data. Data extraction included study design, tumour characteristics, type of MRI-Linac utilized, treatment protocols, clinical outcomes, and toxicity profiles.

resultsOf the 475 identified articles, three studies met the inclusion criteria, encompassing 45 patients with oligometastatic gynaecological cancers, predominantly ovarian, treated with 0.35-1.5 T MRI-Linac SBRT. Doses ranged from 30 to 50 Gy over five fractions. Focusing on actuarial outcome, all the patients were alive and maintained local control at 3 months from SBRT. The toxicity profile was available in all the studies, reporting only one Grade 3 event (gastro-intestinal), underscoring a favourable safety profile.

conclusionDespite some technical challenges, such as extended treatment times and limited MRI-Linac availability, MRI-guided SBRT appears to be a promising modality for oligometastatic ovarian cancer, potentially delaying the need for systemic therapy and chemotherapy line change. Larger studies are required to validate these findings and better establish the advantages relative to the use of this innovative approach.

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Gynaecological cancerMRI-LinacOligometastasesSBRT

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