Inverse Planning:
The automatic placement of an adequate number of catheters/applicators/needles
based on dosimetric objectives and constraints. Consideration of (i)
Medical
(ii)
Anatomical
und (iii)
Technical Implantation
demands/presetting. It is solvable in
clinically acceptable time only after
discretisation
.
Modern Brachytherapy Treatment Planning
Cervix-Ca: Applicator + Needles
Data by courtesy of University of Vienna