Historical progress of stereotactic radiation surgery

Autor: Navid Khaledi, Rao Khan, James L Gräfe
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Journal of Medical Physics, Vol 48, Iss 4, Pp 312-327 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 0971-6203
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DOI: 10.4103/jmp.jmp_62_23
Popis: Radiosurgery and stereotactic radiotherapy have established themselves as precise and accurate areas of radiation oncology for the treatment of brain and extracranial lesions. Along with the evolution of other methods of radiotherapy, this type of treatment has been associated with significant advances in terms of a variety of modalities and techniques to improve the accuracy and efficacy of treatment. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the progress in stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) over several decades, and includes a review of various articles and research papers, commencing with the emergence of stereotactic techniques in radiotherapy. Key clinical aspects of SRS, such as fixation methods, radiobiology considerations, quality assurance practices, and treatment planning strategies, are presented. In addition, the review highlights the technological advancements in treatment modalities, encompassing the transition from cobalt-based systems to linear accelerator-based modalities. By addressing these topics, this study aims to offer insights into the advancements that have shaped the field of SRS, that have ultimately enhanced the accuracy and effectiveness of treatment.
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