Philips’ cancer image system ‘can enable adaptive treatment plans’

Philips has claimed its new Image Guided Radiation Therapy software (IGRT) can allow doctors to adapt radiation cancer treatments “on the fly”.

Using model based segmentation (MBS) technology, Philips says the software represents a “revolutionary advancement” in reducing the time it takes to contour tumours and organs in three-dimensional images, allowing physicians to “quickly adapt” treatment by having fast access to accurate images of tumours and the surrounding organs.

The software also includes a library of 3D organ models, allowing users to “drag and drop” organs into the patient’s image data, where the models are adapted to the patient’s individual anatomy.

David Robinson, a certified medical dosimetrist and Philips project manager, remarked: “Philips investment in research and clinical IGRT partnerships has paid off with the launch of MBS.

“IGRT workflow is enhanced by allowing clinicians to quickly contour the tumors and organs at risk in three dimensions, then propagate the organs to alternate 4D datasets to help physicians determine the extent of tumor movement within the patient.”

“This capability opens up the possibility to adapt the daily treatment plan on the fly,” he added.

Last month, Philips announced it had increased its workforce to 31,261 people, including over 2,000 people based in the UK. The company reported strong sales growth during an “excellent” second quarter.

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