Table 8 Mean values ± standard deviations and range of the dose differences and pass rates for the different scenarios in comparison with the original plan. “hot spot”: points of overdosage in comparison to the original plan, “cold spot”: points of underdosage in comparison to the original plan

“cold spot” dose differences [Gy]

7.38 ± 3.53

4.61 ± 2.29

4.33 ± 2.30

0.9–18.1

0.7–10.3

0.5–10.1

“hot spot” dose differences [Gy]

7.05 ± 3.85

4.37 ± 2.41

4.65 ± 2.41

1.1–22.3

0.7–12.3

0.9–12.5

Pass rate for 3% local dose difference [%]

95.76 ± 3.94

98.09 ± 2.41

98.10 ± 2.37

84.34–100

90.82–100

90.96–100

Pass rate for 2% local dose difference [%]

92.39 ± 5.79

96.08 ± 3.92

96.14 ± 3.90

78.94–100

86.56–100

86.99–100

Pass rate for 1% local dose difference [%]

83.80 ± 8.50

89.82 ± 7.27

89.29 ± 7.20

64.58–99.66

74.09–99.96

73.58–99.98