A bias‐free, automated planning tool for technique comparison in radiotherapy ‐ application to nasopharyngeal carcinoma treatments

In this study a novel, user-independent automated planning technique was developed to objectively compare volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) and intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) for nasopharyngeal carcinoma planning, and to determine which technique offers a greater benefit for parotid-sparing and dose escalation strategies. Ten patients were investigated, with a standard prescription of three dose levels to the target volumes (70, …