Abstract:ObjectiveThe aim of this study is to analyze which tracking modality is more suitable for stereotactic body radiosurgery of lumbosacral spinal tumors by comparing prone and supine patient treatment setup.MethodsEighteen patients with lumbosacral spinal tumors were selected. CT simulation was performed in the supine position (fixed with a vacuum cushion) and prone position (fixed with a thermoplastic mask and prone plate), respectively. The plans in the supine and prone positions were designed using the xsight … Show more
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