Optimization

Reformulation, linearization, and decomposition techniques for balanced distributed operating room scheduling
We study the balanced distributed operating room (OR) scheduling (BDORS) problem as a location-allocation model, encompassing two …
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Logic-based benders decomposition and binary decision diagram based approaches for stochastic distributed operating room scheduling
The distributed operating room (OR) scheduling problem aims to find an assignment of surgeries to ORs across collaborating hospitals …
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Simultaneous optimization of isocenter locations and sector duration in radiosurgery
Stereotactic radiosurgery is an effective technique to treat brain tumors for which several inverse planning methods may be …
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Fluence map optimization in intensity-modulated radiation therapy treatment planning
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Inverse treatment planning for radiofrequency ablation
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) offers localized and minimally invasive thermal ablation of small-to-medium sized inoperable superficial …
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Modeling and comparison of alternative approaches for sector duration optimization in a dedicated radiosurgery system
Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is an effective technique to treat brain metastasis for which several inverse planning methods may be …
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Modelling and solving the senior transportation problem
This paper defines a novel transportation problem, the Senior Transportation Problem (STP), which is inspired by the elderly …
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Predictive modeling of dosimetric quality assurance in radiation therapy
As the Canadian population ages, there is an increasing demand for senior transportation services that cannot be met by regular public …
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Collaborative operating room planning and scheduling
Operating rooms (ORs) play a substantial role in hospital profitability, and their optimal utilization is conducive to containing the …
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Incorporation of delivery times in stereotactic radiosurgery treatment optimization
Although the use of mathematical optimization techniques can greatly improve the quality of treatment plans in various radiation …
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