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Meta-Analysis
. 2016 Nov 8;17(6):254-262.
doi: 10.1120/jacmp.v17i6.6464.

Dosimetric comparison of intensity-modulated radiotherapy and volumetric-modulated arc radiotherapy in patients with prostate cancer: a meta-analysis

Wenting Ren  1 , Chao Sun, Ningning Lu, Yingjie Xu, Fei Han, Yue Ping Liu, Jianrong Dai
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Meta-Analysis

Dosimetric comparison of intensity-modulated radiotherapy and volumetric-modulated arc radiotherapy in patients with prostate cancer: a meta-analysis

Wenting Ren et al. J Appl Clin Med Phys. .

Abstract

Intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) and volumetric-modulated arc therapy (VMAT) are two main radiotherapy techniques. The aim of this study is to explore which is the preferred technique in prostate treatment through the related publica-tions and meta-analysis. Two authors independently identified all relevant articles available regarding eligibility criteria on PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases until December 2015. Publication bias was evaluated with funnel plot, and statistical analyses were performed with Stata software. P < 0.05 was thought statistically significant. Ten studies comprised a total of 110 patients; in total 110 IMRT plans and 110 VMAT plans that were included in this study. V40, V60, and V70 of rectum were significantly decreased in VMAT than in IMRT. However, V50 of rectum and V40, V50, V60, V70 of bladder had no statistical differences between IMRI and VMAT plans. Compared with IMRT, the treatment time and MUs of VMAT were significantly lower. VMAT protects rectum better than IMRT and improves the delivery efficiency. VMAT may be the preferred modality for treating prostate cancer.

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The flowchart of the retrieved studies and the main excluded reasons. OAR=organs−at−risk.
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The comparison of radiation dose to rectum at V40, V50, V60, and V70 between IMRT and VMAT.
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The comparison of radiation dose of bladder at V40, V50, V60, and V70 between IMRT and VMAT.
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The comparison of MUs and delivery time between IMRT and VMAT.
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The funnel plots of rectum at radiation dose (40 Gy, 50 Gy, 60 Gy, 70 Gy).
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Figure A2
The funnel plots of bladder at radiation dose (40 Gy, 50 Gy, 60 Gy, 70 Gy).
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Figure A3
The funnel plots of MUs and delivery time.
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