The Electron Monte Carlo algorithm enhances XiO with a new and more accurate dose calculation method for electron beams.
As the leader in algorithm applications, CMS continually expands its technology with multiple dose calculation algorithms.
With Electron Monte Carlo, clinicians can improve accuracy and results for electron planning.
Overview at a glance
Electron beam radiotherapy has often been performed without treatment planning because of the inherent deficiencies of the algorithm in use.
The addition of a Monte Carlo algorithm for electron beams allows clinicians to perform more complex planning with electron beams or combinations of
photon and electron beams in order to offer the best patient care.
Use of the Electron Monte Carlo algorithm results in a dramatic improvement in the quality of doses calculated for surface irregularities, complex
internal tissue structures, highly irregular field shapes and extended distances. Accurate dose computation increases the possibility that disease will be
cured, decreases the probability of undesirable side effects and ensures the quality of the clinical data that is the foundation for more effective
treatments in the future.
The application of variance reduction techniques produces calculation times measured in minutes rather than hours. The final dose calculation is controlled by
setting either the number of histories or the standard uncertainty value determining the overall accuracy of the plan and the amount of time to run the plan.
During calculation, the doses are displayed at regular intervals showing the current state of the dose calculation process. Options to stop and continue the
dose calculation give you complete control over when the calculation has run long enough or the option to get more precise values.
