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However, as hypofractionated protocols become increasingly common, the impact of internal anatomical shifts on surrounding organs at risk (OARs) warrants renewed attention. The pubic bones, situated near the prostate, are often exposed to unintended high doses, especially during internal error correction based on fiducial marker alignment. This study retrospectively analyzed 30 patients with localized prostate cancer treated with PSPT using lateral opposed fields. Simulated isocenter shifts were applied anteriorly and inferiorly in 2-mm increments up to 10\u00a0mm to assess dose changes to the pubic bones. Dose-volume histogram metrics including V80%, V90% and V95% were evaluated. Pubic bones dose increased in both shift directions, with a more pronounced effect for anterior shifts, with a 10-mm anterior shift increasing V80% by 14.2\u00a0cc on average\u20142.4 times greater than inferior shifts. 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