Reducing re-setups and treatment time in head and neck proton therapy: The role of quantitative imaging protocol

Key Points

• To evaluate how specific imaging protocols can improve the efficiency of head and neck proton therapy.
• Evaluated existing imaging protocols used in head and neck intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT)
• Integrated specific factors tailored for head and neck treatment into the imaging protocol
• Analyzed time taken for treatment and number of re-setups required before and after protocol integration
• Reduced the average treatment time by adopting a streamlined imaging protocol
• Decreased the number of re-setups needed during treatment sessions
• Enhanced overall workflow efficiency in head and neck proton therapy

Abstract