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Table 1 Clinical dose constraints for plan evaluations and initial optimization objectives for VMAT and IMPT plans

From: Assessment of IMPT versus VMAT plans using different uncertainty scenarios for prostate cancer

Structure

Dose

Volume constraint

CTV

95% DRX

 ≥ 95%

Max

 ≤ 115% DRX

Anorectum

4000 cGy

 ≤ 35%

6500 cGy

 ≤ 17%

8000 cGy

 ≤ 10%

Bladder

4000 cGy

 ≤ 50%

6500 cGy

 ≤ 25%

8000 cGy

 ≤ 10%