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Online adaptive Radiotherapy
Precision at the highest international level
Modern radiotherapy is increasingly dynamic – designed to respond to each patient’s unique anatomy and its daily variations. Our online-adaptive technology enables this level of personalization.
In contrast to conventional radiotherapy, where the initial treatment plan remains fixed throughout the therapy course, online-adaptive radiotherapy includes the option of performing a new CT scan before a treatment session. If relevant changes in tumor position, size, or surrounding organs are detected, the treatment plan can be re-optimized immediately – supported by AI-assisted algorithms for precise and individualized adaptation when clinically indicated.
This approach allows
- More accurate targeting of the tumor
- Enhanced preservation of surrounding healthy tissue
- Fewer treatment-related side effects
- Potentially higher dose per session with fewer overall appointments
Elekta Evo & Brainlab
Life Beam combines two of the world’s leading technologies in precision radiotherapy:
Elekta Evo
The latest linear accelerator for online-adaptive treatment, designed to meet the highest standards of precision, speed, and patient safety. Integrated imaging, daily plan adaptation, automated contouring, and continuous quality assurance make this system a milestone in radiotherapy development.
Brainlab Elements & ExacTrac
Globally recognized systems for radiosurgery and high-precision irradiation of complex targets. The technology enables submillimeter accuracy, even in moving targets or intracranial tumors.
The combination of both systems in an outpatient setting is exceptional in Europe and offers capabilities comparable to or exceeding those of many university centers.
See in this video how Brainlab’s ExacTrac uses surface and thermal cameras together with low-dose X-ray imaging to enable markerless, submillimeter-accurate patient positioning and continuous treatment monitoring.
A picture is worth a thousand words: our short animation illustrates how the treatment plan can be adjusted in real time to match the patient’s daily anatomy – explained simply, visualized impressively.
Differences from
conventional therapy
The Differences
| Feature | Conventional RT | Online-Adaptive RT + Radiosurgery |
| Plan adaptation | Static, single plan | Daily, individualized adaptation |
| Imaging | Separate, often prior to treatment | Integrated before each session |
| Target accuracy | Good | Submillimeter precision |
| Healthy tissue preservation | Region-dependent | Optimized through plan adaptation |
| Number of sessions | High (up to 30) | Low (typically 5–10) |
| Side effects | More frequent | Reduced occurrence |
Life Beam in the context of other technologies
In the context of other high-precision radiation therapy methods—such as GammaKnife or CyberKnife—Life Beam relies on a combination of online adaptive radiotherapy and radiosurgery. All systems have different technical approaches and areas of application. With Life Beam, the therapy can also be adapted to the patient’s current anatomy on a daily basis, enabling flexible and individualized planning.
Recent studies on online adaptive radiotherapy
Early scientific data highlight the promising potential of online adaptive radiotherapy. Clinical studies indicate that adapting the treatment plan to the patient’s anatomy on the day of therapy can improve targeting precision and reduce radiation exposure to healthy organs.
The greatest benefits appear in complex or mobile tumor sites – such as the head and neck region, the prostate, or the abdominal area – where daily anatomical changes can significantly influence treatment accuracy and tolerance.
While research in this field is still evolving, current findings suggest that online adaptive concepts may represent an important step forward in radiotherapy – paving the way toward more individualized and better-tolerated treatment strategies.