Determining Simple and Effective Cost Functions for an Efficient Volumetric-Modulated Arcs-Based Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Single Brain Metastases Using Monaco® Planning System

Kazuhiro Ohtakara(Aichi Medical University), Kojiro Suzuki(Aichi Medical University)

Cureus

September 30, 2024

10.7759/cureus.70560

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