ESTRO-ACROP guideline on surface guided radiation therapy. (August 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Freislederer, P.; Batista, V.; Öllers, M.; Buschmann, M.; Steiner, E.; Kügele, M.; Fracchiolla, F.; Corradini, S.; de Smet, M.; Moura, F.; Perryck, S.; Dionisi, F.; Nguyen, D.; Bert, C.; Lehmann, J.
• Is Part Of: Radiotherapy and oncology. Volume 173(2022)
• Page Start: 188
• Page End: 196
• Publication Date: 2022-08
• Subjects: 2D 2-dimensional -- 3D 3-dimensional -- 4D 4-dimensional -- 4DCT respiratory-correlated computed tomography -- 6DoF six degrees of freedom -- CBCT cone beam computed tomography -- CT computed tomography -- DIBH deep inspiration breath hold -- FB free-breathing -- FMEA Failure modes and effects analysis -- FOV field-of-view -- IGRT Image-guided radiotherapy -- kV kilovoltage -- MDT multidisciplinary team -- MPE Medical Physics Expert -- MV megavoltage -- OIS oncology information system -- QA quality assurance -- R&V record and verify -- RO Radiation Oncologist -- ROI region-of-interest -- RT radiation therapy -- RTT radiation therapist -- SBRT stereotactic body radiation therapy -- SGRT Surface Guided Radiation Therapy -- SOP standard operating procedure -- SRS stereotactic radiosurgery; SGRT -- Surface guided radiation therapy -- ESTRO -- ACROP -- Guideline; Oncology -- Periodicals; Radiotherapy -- Periodicals; Tumors -- Periodicals; Medical Oncology -- Periodicals; Neoplasms -- radiotherapy -- Periodicals; Radiotherapy -- Periodicals; Radiothérapie -- Périodiques; Cancérologie -- Périodiques; Tumeurs -- Périodiques; Electronic journals; 616.9940642
• DOI: 10.1016/j.radonc.2022.05.026
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0167-8140

Abstract

Highlights: First European guideline on Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT) Collection of criteria for decision-making for procurement of an SGRT system. Overview of staff roles and responsibilities and common and potential errors in SGRT workflows. Recommendations for acceptance and commissioning. Comprehensive guidelines for QA procedures and QA frequency. Abstract: Surface guidance systems enable patient positioning and motion monitoring without using ionising radiation. Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT) has therefore been widely adopted in radiation therapy in recent years, but guidelines on workflows and specific quality assurance (QA) are lacking. This ESTRO-ACROP guideline aims to give recommendations concerning SGRT roles and responsibilities and highlights common challenges and potential errors. Comprehensive guidelines for procurement, acceptance, commissioning, and QA of SGRT systems installed on computed tomography (CT) simulators, C-arm linacs, closed-bore linacs, and particle therapy treatment systems are presented that will help move to a consensus among SGRT users and facilitate a safe and efficient implementation and clinical application of SGRT.