Elekta Unity System
Publication date
2024-01-01
Authors
Wolthaus, JWH
Omari, Eenas A.
Chen, Xinfeng
van Asselen, B
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Abstract
The excellent soft-tissue contrast of magnetic resonance (MR) images, and the speed and frequency with which the patient can be imaged, allows clear visualization of the target and nearby organs at risk at multiple time points over the course of each treatment. A radiotherapy linac combined with MR imaging enables treatment plan adaptation and considering the patient’s daily anatomy, achieving a greater accuracy of dose delivery to the targets while sparing healthy tissue. This chapter describes the components of the Elekta Unity 1. 5T MR-Linac system, including the introduction of MRgRT to a department, staff training, machine installation, quality assurance procedures, and MRgRT treatment workflows.
Keywords
Adaptive radiotherapy, Image guided radiotherapy, Magnetic resonance imaging, Online adaptive, Quality assurance, Real-time adaptive, Treatment planning, Workflow, Taverne, General Medicine
Citation
Wolthaus, J W H, Omari, E A, Chen, X & van Asselen, B 2024, Elekta Unity System. in A Practical Guide to MR-Linac : Technical Innovation and Clinical Implication. Springer International Publishing AG, pp. 175-192. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-48165-9_10