Prostate implant planning engine for radiotherapy
US6200255A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 30, 1998 |
| Grant date | Mar 13, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N5/1001
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implant planning engine plans implants for radiotherapy, e.g., prostrate brachytherapy. The system optimizes intraoperative treatment planning on a real-time basis using a synergistic formulation of a genetic algorithm, multi-objective decision theory and a statistical sensitive analysis. A total solution for prostate seed implant brachytherapy is achieved.
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