The Role of Optical Surface Imaging Systems in Radiation Therapy

• Published in: Seminars in radiation oncology Vol. 28; no. 3; pp. 185 - 193
• Main Authors: Hoisak, Jeremy D.P., Pawlicki, Todd
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.07.2018

Optical surface imaging is a nonradiographic, noninvasive technology for continuous localization of patients during radiation therapy. Surface-guided radiation therapy (SGRT) has been applied to many treatment sites including breast, intracranial, head and neck, and extremities. SGRT enables a reduc...