Modern technologies used in cancer treatment increase patient comfort and treatment success day after day. "Elekta Versa HD SIGNATURE is used in important centers around the world for its software and technology innovation.
What is Elekta Versa HD SIGNATURE?
Targeted irradiation: this application aims to protect healthy tissues in a very good way while targeting only the cancer cells in the body. The 160 area shaping sheets (MLC) in Versa HD SIGNATURE effectively define the shape of the targeted tumor and minimize the risk of healthy organs being affected by the beam. The lead alloy leaf structure (MLC) of the Versa HD SIGNATURE model, which has 5 times less leakage dose throughput in linear accelerators, has the ability to minimize the risk of secondary cancer formation due to leakage while protecting healthy organs with its rapid mobility. Thanks to the "Hexapod" table, which has the capability of robotic movement in 6 dimensions, patient positioning can be performed very precisely and it is possible to irradiate the target area accurately. For example, when treating breast cancer patients, one of the most important goals is to protect the lungs and heart. To this end, it is possible to remove the heart from the area using various treatment devices with the Elekta Versa device.
Elekta Versa HD SIGNATURE's "High Dose" mode, which can efficiently and safely apply all radiation therapy techniques, allows three times higher and faster irradiation compared to old generation linear accelerators. This option shortens the treatment time and increases the success rate.
Appropriate dose calculation with Monte Carlo algorithm:
The Elekta Versa HD SIGNATURE device calculates the dose application in the Monte Carlo treatment algorithm. The "Monaco" treatment planning system using the "Monte Carlo" dose calculation algorithm can calculate the most accurate dose distribution compared to analogues. With the Monte Carlo dose calculation algorithm, dose calculation and treatment planning can be done based not only on mathematical but also on radio-biological models, so that the treatment dose applied to the area to be irradiated can be given with high accuracy. The system can thus prevent damage to healthy tissues and organs. With the Monaco treatment planning system, the accuracy and effectiveness of the dose administered to the patient can be verified with the iViewGT Dose software, which also works integrated with the Elektra Versa system.
Imaging guidelines before and during treatment:
Thanks to the additional software and hardware integrated into the device, the field to be treated with CT images, which can be taken during treatment or immediately before starting treatment, is visualized in three dimensions and the treatment is administered at the correct location. Thanks to the ABC (Active Breathing Coordinator) system connected to the Versa HD SIGNATURE device, it is possible to apply irradiation only during a certain breathing sequence. In this way, especially in the case of left breast tumours, the heart is removed further away from the beam area, the irradiation area can be reduced or irradiation can be made from much smaller areas. In this way the surrounding normal tissues are better protected. In addition, with the "symmetry program" in the Versa HD SIGNATURE device, it is possible to anatomically track respiratory movements during treatment without marker placement. Irradiation of very small areas is also provided while the patient breathes freely.
Reducing side effects:
Thanks to "Clarity Autoscan", which is another imaging treatment method that can be used with Versa HD SIGNATURE, accurate irradiation can be achieved by following the organ movements that occur during ultrasound treatment. This system provides a high level of accuracy, especially when irradiating the prostate, which is severely affected by bowel and bladder fullness.
In which diseases is Elekta Versa HD SIGNATURE used?
Elekta Versa can be used to treat all tumors that require radiation therapy.
How is Elekta Versa HD SIGNATURE applied?
In today's era of personalized planning and treatment in radiation therapy, Versa HD SIGNATURE technology stands out as a device that enables better treatment outcomes with fewer side effects for patients
The patient lies on a table with 6-dimensional movement. This feature of the robotic table ensures correct positioning of the patient and allows treatment to be given in the correct area and be successful and effective.
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