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Conventional dose calculation algorithms, such as Pencil Beam, were used for cranial as well as extra-cranial indications before the application of the Monte Carlo method in the field of radiation therapy. Pencil Beam has proven effective for tumors located in homogeneous regions with similar tissue consistency such as the brain. However, these algorithms tend to overestimate the dose distribution in extra-cranial tumors such as in the lung and head & neck regions where large inhomogenities exist because of the proximity of bone, soft tissue and air cavities. Due to the inconsistencies seen in current calculation methods for extra-cranial treatments and the need for more precise radiation delivery, research has led to the creation and integration of improved calculation methods into treatment planning.

Many clinicians see the Monte Carlo Dose Calculation Algorithm as a superior algorithm for lung and head & neck treatments as compared to other computing algorithms, such as the collapsed cone or convolution methods.

The BrainLAB Monte Carlo Dose Calculation Algorithm is an integral part of the iPlan RT Dose software version 4 and provides clinicians with additional dose planning options, offering more informed treatment planning and improved clinical outcomes.

About BrainLAB

BrainLAB develops manufactures and markets software-driven medical technology that enables procedures that are more precise, less invasive, and less expensive than traditional treatments. Among the core products are image-guided systems that provide highly accurate real-time information used for navigation during surgical procedures. This utility has been further expanded to serve as a computer te
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