Multiorgan Segmentation in Magnetic Resonance Images for Gynecological Brachytherapy Using Residuals in Residual Dense Block
Abstract
Background: Deep learning has significantly improved medical image segmentation, particularly in complex applications such as gynecological brachytherapy (BT). This study proposes a novel U-Net variant, the residual in residual dense block U-Net (RU-Net), to address the segmentation of organs-at-risk (OARs), which are often distorted due to BT probe insertion. Accurate segmentation is essential for effective treatment planning; however, task-specific datasets are scarce. To tackle this, a dedicated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) dataset was developed, focusing on the precise delineation of OARs. Methods: The RU-Net architecture enhances feature extraction through embedded residual in residual dence block (RRDB) modules. It was trained and evaluated using a multiplanar (axial, coronal, and sagittal) MRI dataset. The study benchmarks RU-Net against pyramid scene parsing network, residual U-Net, U-Net++, and traditional U-Net models. Performance was assessed using categorical cross-entropy and dice loss metrics. Results: Under the dice loss function, RU-Net consistently outperformed competing models across all anatomical planes. It achieved superior scores in accuracy, precision, recall, and intersection over union (IOU), particularly excelling in class-wise IOUs for critical structures such as bladder, rectum, sigmoid colon, and femoral heads. Discussion: The architecture improved both boundary delineation and overall prediction quality. It is established that the proposed RU-Net shows its supremacy under dice loss conditions in terms of proper prediction and segmentation. Conclusion: RU-Net offers a robust solution for multiorgan segmentation in gynecological BT. Its advanced design effectively addresses anatomical distortions, demonstrating strong potential to improve clinical outcomes in magnetic resonance-guided treatment planning.
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BibTeX
@article{das2026multiorgan,
title = {{Multiorgan Segmentation in Magnetic Resonance Images for Gynecological Brachytherapy Using Residuals in Residual Dense Block}},
author = {Suresh Das and Prasun Sanki and Siladittya Manna and Subhayan Mondal and Saumik Bhattacharya and Sayantari Ghosh},
journal = {Journal of Medical Physics},
year = {2026},
month = jul,
doi = {10.4103/jmp.jmp_35_26},
url = {https://doi.org/10.4103/jmp.jmp_35_26},
note = {CC BY-NC-SA},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - Multiorgan Segmentation in Magnetic Resonance Images for Gynecological Brachytherapy Using Residuals in Residual Dense Block
AU - Suresh Das
AU - Prasun Sanki
AU - Siladittya Manna
AU - Subhayan Mondal
AU - Saumik Bhattacharya
AU - Sayantari Ghosh
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/07/01
JO - Journal of Medical Physics
DO - 10.4103/jmp.jmp_35_26
UR - https://doi.org/10.4103/jmp.jmp_35_26
AB - Background: Deep learning has significantly improved medical image segmentation, particularly in complex applications such as gynecological brachytherapy (BT). This study proposes a novel U-Net variant, the residual in residual dense block U-Net (RU-Net), to address the segmentation of organs-at-risk (OARs), which are often distorted due to BT probe insertion. Accurate segmentation is essential for effective treatment planning; however, task-specific datasets are scarce. To tackle this, a dedicated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) dataset was developed, focusing on the precise delineation of OARs. Methods: The RU-Net architecture enhances feature extraction through embedded residual in residual dence block (RRDB) modules. It was trained and evaluated using a multiplanar (axial, coronal, and sagittal) MRI dataset. The study benchmarks RU-Net against pyramid scene parsing network, residual U-Net, U-Net++, and traditional U-Net models. Performance was assessed using categorical cross-entropy and dice loss metrics. Results: Under the dice loss function, RU-Net consistently outperformed competing models across all anatomical planes. It achieved superior scores in accuracy, precision, recall, and intersection over union (IOU), particularly excelling in class-wise IOUs for critical structures such as bladder, rectum, sigmoid colon, and femoral heads. Discussion: The architecture improved both boundary delineation and overall prediction quality. It is established that the proposed RU-Net shows its supremacy under dice loss conditions in terms of proper prediction and segmentation. Conclusion: RU-Net offers a robust solution for multiorgan segmentation in gynecological BT. Its advanced design effectively addresses anatomical distortions, demonstrating strong potential to improve clinical outcomes in magnetic resonance-guided treatment planning.
SN - 0971-6203
SN - 1998-3913
ER -