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UKL puts another state-of-the-art linear accelerator into operation
Another state-of-the-art linear accelerator has been put into operation at Leipzig University Hospital. With the new Halcyon 2, cancer patients can be irradiated even more precisely and efficiently. The special feature of this device is the possibility of adaptive radiotherapy, in which adjustments can be made in real time during treatment with the help of integrated high-resolution computer tomography and artificial intelligence.
27/01/2025
During radiotherapy, the device continuously records images of the tumour and the surrounding organs. A current radiotherapy plan is calculated from these images, which immediately takes into account changes in the position and size of the tumour. Previously, this required time-consuming additional CT scans and new radiotherapy plans. Real-time synchronisation eliminates this intermediate step, enabling even more targeted and faster treatment.
For Prof. Nils Nicolay, Director of the Department of Radiotherapy, this is a major advance in personalised cancer therapy. The radiotherapy can now be optimally tailored to the patient's individual anatomy, which increases the chances of recovery and reduces the risk of side effects.The new linear accelerator is currently being used for high-precision radiotherapy until the entire system is converted to adaptive mode in a few months' time. With the commissioning, the UKL now has two modern Halcyon devices to replace older models. Head medical physicist PD Dr Christos Moustakis emphasises that the new technologies are state of the art and enable even more efficient and patient-friendly cancer treatment.
Press release "Leipzig University Hospital" from 27 January 2025
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