Table 2.
Optimization objectives in the RapidPlan models (according to [16]). The term ‘generated’ is not fixed a priori, while it is determined by the model and estimated DVH
| Structure | Objective | Volume [%] | Dose | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTV_all | Lower | 100 | 99 | 110 |
| PTV_boost | Upper | 0 | 101 | 120 |
| Upper | 0 | 100 | 120 | |
| Lower | 100 | 100 | 120 | |
| Lower | 100 | 99 | 120 | |
| PTV_elective | Upper | 0 | 101 | 110 |
| Upper | 0 | 100 | 110 | |
| Lower | 100 | 100 | 110 | |
| Lower | 100 | 99 | 110 | |
| Brain stem | Upper | 0 | Generated | 90 |
| Line | Generated | Generated | Generated | |
| Constrictors | Line | Generated | Generated | Generated |
| Eyes | Mean | – | Generated | Generated |
| Line | Generated | Generated | Generated | |
| Larynx | Mean | – | Generated | 60 |
| Line | Generated | Generated | Generated | |
| Mandible | Upper | 5 | Generated | Generated |
| Line | Generated | Generated | Generated | |
| Oral cavity | Mean | – | Generated | 60 |
| Line | Generated | Generated | Generated | |
| Parotids | Mean | – | Generated | 70 |
| Line | Generated | Generated | Generated | |
| Spinal cord | Upper | 0 | Generated | 90 |
| Line | Generated | Generated | Generated | |
| Submandibulars | Line | Generated | Generated | Generated |
| Thyroid | Line | Generated | Generated | Generated |