With the brachy planning module in RayStation*, it is possible to quickly create optimal and accurate high dose rate brachytherapy treatment plans. Automatic tools can be used to efficiently reconstruct the applicator and its channels. With RayStation’s powerful optimization tools, optimal dwell time distributions can be obtained within seconds.
*Subject for regulatory clearance in some markets.
In the ESTRO webinar, Tom Niessen, Technical Lead for Brachytherapy and Interventional Oncology at RaySearch, presented RayStation’s fully developed brachytherapy module, emphasizing vendor-agnostic support, Monte Carlo dose calculation, EQD2 summation, and advanced automation tools. He highlighted future plans for deep learning-based segmentation and robust optimization.
Dr. Stefan Ecker, Postdoctoral Researcher at the Medical University of Vienna (AKH), then discussed their joint research on robust evaluation of brachytherapy plans using simulated organ motion, aiming to improve plan safety and reliability. Together, they outlined a vision to modernize brachytherapy planning through automation and precision.