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Method for automatized dose planning

US6385477B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 8, 1999
Grant dateMay 7, 2002
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Expiry dateDec 8, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N5/103
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and device are used for automatized dose planning in stereotactic radiosurgery. The method comprises the steps of: inputting into a computer location data on the target volume to be irradiated; positioning in the dose plan a number of shots having a preliminary weight, in certain preliminary positions in the target volume; and by an iterative minimizing method, minimizing the dose plan with respect to shot positions and shot weights.

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