We present the commissioning and quality assurance of our clinical protocol for respiratory
gating in pencil beam scanning proton therapy for cancer patients with moving targets. In a …

In this contribution we describe the implementation of a novel solution for image guided
particle therapy, designed to ensure the maximal accuracy in patient setup. The presented …

Accurate patient registration is a critical issue in medical image-guided interventions. The
neurosurgical robotic system RObotic Neuro-NAvigation (RONNA) uses four retro-reflective …

The aim of this study was to investigate the use of 3D optical localization of multiple surface
control points for deep inspiration breath‐hold (DIBH) guidance in left‐breast radiotherapy …

Purpose: External beam radiotherapy currently represents an important therapeutic strategy
for the treatment of intraocular tumors. Accurate target localization and efficient …

Purpose Fusing image information has become increasingly important for optimal diagnosis
and treatment of the patient. Despite intensive research towards markerless registration …

The synergy between in-room imaging and optical tracking, in co-operation with highly
accurate robotic patient handling represents a concept for patient-set-up which has been …

Abstract Purpose The Italian National Centre for Oncological Hadrontherapy (Centro
Nazionale di Adroterapia Oncologica, CNAO), equipped with a proton and ion synchrotron …

Purpose We describe the interface developed at the National Center for Oncological
Hadrontherapy in Pavia to provide the dose delivery systems with real time respiratory …

The integrated use of optical technologies for patient monitoring is addressed in the
framework of time-resolved treatment delivery for scanned ion beam therapy. A software …