Image-guided Adaptive Radiotherapy for Bladder Cancer.
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Authors
Kong, V
Hansen, VN
Hafeez, S
Hansen, VN
Hafeez, S
Document Type
Journal Article
Date
2021-06-01
Date Accepted
2021-03-30
Abstract
Technological advancement has facilitated patient-specific radiotherapy in bladder cancer. This has been made possible by developments in image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT). Particularly transformative has been the integration of volumetric imaging into the workflow. The ability to visualise the bladder target using cone beam computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging initially assisted with determining the magnitude of inter- and intra-fraction target change. It has led to greater confidence in ascertaining true anatomy at each fraction. The increased certainty of dose delivered to the bladder has permitted the safe reduction of planning target volume margins. IGRT has therefore improved target coverage with a reduction in integral dose to the surrounding tissue. Use of IGRT to feed back into plan and dose delivery optimisation according to the anatomy of the day has enabled adaptive radiotherapy bladder solutions. Here we undertake a review of the stepwise developments underpinning IGRT and adaptive radiotherapy strategies for external beam bladder cancer radiotherapy. We present the evidence in accordance with the framework for systematic clinical evaluation of technical innovations in radiation oncology (R-IDEAL).
Citation
Clinical oncology (Royal College of Radiologists (Great Britain)), 2021, 33 (6), pp. 350 - 368
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Publisher
ELSEVIER SCIENCE LONDON
ISSN
0936-6555
eISSN
1433-2981
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Research Team
Clinical Academic Radiotherapy (Huddart)
Clinical Academic Radiotherapy (Huddart)
Clinical Academic Radiotherapy (Huddart)