The impact of unscheduled gaps and iso-centre sequencing on the biologically effective dose in Gamma Knife radiosurgery.

Establish the impact of iso-centre sequencing and unscheduled gaps in Gamma Knife® (GK) radiosurgery on the biologically effective dose (BED). A BED model was used to study BED values on the prescription iso-surface of patients treated with GK Perfexion™ (Vestibular Schwannoma). The effect of a 15 min gap, simulated at varying points in the treatment delivery, and adjustments to the sequencing of iso-centre delivery, based on average dose-rate, was quantified in terms of the impact on BED. Depending on the position of the gap and the average dose-rate profiles, the mean BED values were decreased by 0.1% to 9.9% of the value in the original plan. A heuristic approach to iso-centre sequencing showed variations in BED of up to 14.2%, relative to the mean BED of the original sequence. The treatment variables, like the iso-centre sequence and unscheduled gaps, should be considered during GK radiosurgery treatments.

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Authors’ disclosure of potential conflicts of interest Jamie McClelland reports grants from Elekta Instrument AB, but outside the scope of the submitted work. Ian Paddick reports personal fees from Elekta Instrument AB, but outside the scope of submitted work. Other authors have nothing to disclose. The views expressed represent those of the authors and not those of Elekta Instrument AB.