Abstract

Patient setup errors have been a primary concern impacting the dose delivery accuracy in radiation therapy. A robust treatment plan might mitigate the effects of patient setup errors. In this reported study, we aimed to evaluate the impact of translational and rotational errors on the robustness of linac-based, single-isocenter, coplanar, and non-coplanar volumetric modulated arc therapy treatment plans for multiple brain metastases. Fifteen patients were retrospectively selected for this study with a combined total of 49 gross tumor volumes (GTVs). Single-isocenter coplanar and non-coplanar plans were generated first with a prescribed dose of 40Gy in 5 fractions or 42Gy in 7 fractions to cover 95% of planning target volume (PTV). Next, four setup errors (+1 and +2mm translation, and +1° and +2° rotation) were applied individually to generate modified plans. Different plan quality evaluation metrics were compared between coplanar and non-coplanar plans. 3D gamma analysis (3%/2mm) was performed to compare the modified plans (+2mm and +2° only) and the original plans. Paired t-test was conducted for statistical analysis. After applying setup errors, variations of all plan evaluation metrics were similar (p>0.05). The worst case for V100% to GTV was 92.07%±6.13% in the case of +2mm translational error. 3D gamma pass rates were>90% for both coplanar (+2mm and +2°) and the +2mm non-coplanar groups but was 87.40%±6.89% for the +2° non-coplanar group. Translational errors have a greater impact on PTV and GTV dose coverage for both planning methods. Rotational errors have a greater negative impact on gamma pass rates of non-coplanar plans. Plan evaluation metrics after applying setup errors showed that both coplanar and non-coplanar plans were robust and clinically acceptable.

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