Download or read book LINAC and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery written by Isabelle M. Germano and published by Thieme. This book was released on 2000 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: LINAC and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery is the first book on radiosurgery which presents together both Gamma Knife and linear accelerator (LINAC) radiosurgical techniques for various pathologies. Divided into three sections, LINAC and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery addresses: The fundamentals of stereotactic radiosurgery, including historical perspectives, basic principles of radiation physics and biology, principles and techniques of Gamma Knife and LINAC radiosurgery,software and dose planning, fractionation, proton-beam radiation therapy, clinical and histological aspects of radionecrosis and informed consent issues The clinical applications and results of both Gamma Knife and LINAC radiosurgery for vascular malformations, brain metastases, primary brain tumors, meningiomas, schwannomas and pituitary tumors Work in progress: clinical applications for pain, epilepsy and movement disorders, and future directions and new frontiers in radiosurgery LINAC and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery provides the reader with the hands-on experience of neurosurgeons and a comprehensive description of radiosurgery. (Distributed by Thieme for the American Association of Neurological Surgeons)
Download or read book Linac Radiosurgery written by William A. Friedman and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed as a practical guide to linac radiosurgery, the book addresses the pertinent aspects of stereotactic treatment delivery. In recent years, there has been a massive increase in the use of this method rather than gamma knife or particle beam technology, and this book provides a hands-on guide to the methods and treatment delivery implemented by leading authorities at the University of Florida.
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Download or read book Principles and Practice of Stereotactic Radiosurgery written by Lawrence S. Chin and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-01-05 with total page 825 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Principles and Practice of Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Second Edition serves as the definitive reference textbook for SRS practitioners. It provides a theoretical basis for the use of therapeutic radiation including imaging techniques and radiobiology. The bulk of the textbook contains chapters that are comprehensive in scope on all diseases that are treated by SRS. Lastly, it addresses administrative and technical aspects of running an SRS unit. Each chapter provides an expansive treatment of the subject, with emphasis placed on the technical aspects of SRS so that practitioners in this field can use it as a daily reference. Written by noted experts in the field, Principles and Practice of Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Second Edition is the only reference needed for neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists and medical physicists at all levels of training and practice who are interested in SRS.
Download or read book Intracranial Stereotactic Radiosurgery written by L Dade Lunsford and published by Thieme. This book was released on 2015-09-11 with total page 820 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second edition is written by renowned experts in neurosurgery, neurology, physics, and radiation oncology, many of whom are pioneers of radiosurgery. Throughout more than 30 detailed chapters, the authors share their vast expertise on this highly precise, minimally invasive form of radiation therapy. The first few chapters lay a foundation for understanding the differentiations in types of SRS technology: Leksell Gamma Knife, Novalis, Linac and Proton Beam Radiosurgery, and Cyberknife, followed by an explanation on the physics and radiobiology of SRS. The remaining chapters provide a detailed discussion of all pathologies and disorders currently treated. Highlights: Radiosurgical procedures for a wide range of intracranial conditions/diseases including arteriovenous malformations, meningiomas, pituitary adenomas, trigeminal neuralgia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, epilepsy, ocular disorders, pediatric brain tumors, and gliomas. Important updates on skull base tumors, functional disorders, and brain metastases. Evidence-based findings covering indications, patient selection, benefits, limitations, outcomes, potential complications, and alternative treatment modalities. This updated reference tool is an invaluable, comprehensive guide to current concepts in SRS. It is a must-have resource for neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists, neuro-radiologists, and medical physicists, from residents to advanced clinicians.
Download or read book Handbook of Radiosurgery in CNS Disease written by Wesley Hsu, MD and published by Demos Medical Publishing. This book was released on 2013-05-22 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handbook of Radiosurgery in CNS Disease is a concise and practical manual offering radiation oncology, neurology, and neurosurgery residents, trainees, fellows, and clinicians up-to-date information on the role of radiosurgery within the overall context of CNS disease management. The emphasis is on decision making and the evaluation of radiosurgery as a viable option among the suite of potentially applicable treatments, including frame-based systems, non-invasive body immobilization, and image-guided targeting. The book examines radiosurgery as a treatment modality for various CNS pathologies, discussing relevant radiobiology, current technology, and the technical aspects of specific procedures. Chapters organized by pathology provide practical coverage of clinical evaluations, patient selection and management decision-making, and relevant points in radiosurgical applications for the entity under discussion. Pertinent cases are presented to demonstrate the process for each treatment paradigm. A unique collaboration of editors with an international reputation for excellence in radiation oncology, vascular neurosurgery, and neurosurgical oncology will offer insights into the role of radiosurgery in the entire central nervous system (i.e. both brain and spine). Handbook of Radiosurgery in CNS Disease features: Practical focus on key clinical issues in radiosurgery of CNS disease: patient selection, radiosurgery in context with other modalities, pitfalls Coverage of cranial and extracranial disease Relevant cases illustrate discussion of each treatment paradigm Outstanding editorial team Concise format makes for an easy review or quick reference, in contrast to large texts
Download or read book Gamma Knife Surgery Compared with Linac based Radiosurgery Systems in the Treatment of Intracranial Lesions Or Tumours and Functional Neurosurgery written by and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is a noninvasive treatment for a variety of intracranial lesions. Unlike conventional radiation therapy or whole brain radiotherapy, SRS is designed to focus a radiation dose on a predefined target while minimizing the radioactive dose outside of the target. The advanced imaging techniques, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), have enabled precise, submillimeter targeting of intracranial lesions in three dimensional space using different SRS systems. As the various modern SRS systems represent a substantial investment, an evidence-based approach to a purchasing decisions serves the interests of patients and healthcare providers. The purpose of this report is to retrieve and review existing evidence comparing different stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) systems with regard to accuracy and precision, clinical safety and effectiveness, cost-effectiveness and to review evidence-based guidelines for particular SRS systems.
Download or read book Radiosurgery written by D. Kondziolka and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stereotactic radiosurgery, a field of increasing importance worldwide, is proving its value in primary and adjuvant treatment. Particle beam, gamma knife, and linear accelerator technology have already been successfully used in many operations, and their potential is being further explored. This series, featuring the latest achievements in radiosurgery, reflects the actual state of knowledge in the field. It is the official publication of the International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society and volumes in this book series will be published every two years, following the main society congress. For neurological surgeons, radiation oncologists, radiologists, and medical physicists, neurologists and allied health practitioners each new volume will set the standard for work in radiosurgery during this period.
Download or read book Quality Assurance Program on Stereotactic Radiosurgery written by Günter H. Hartmann and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Radiosurgery performed with the "Gamma Knife" or on a linac facility is a specific radiotherapy method to treat certain lesions in the brain with a high single radiation dose. Geometric miss of a radiosurgica target is considered the most likely serious error in a stereotactic radiosurgery treatment. Therefore, the issue of quality assurance in stereotactic radiosurgery is a serious one for neurosurgeons, physicists, patients and those of us who wish to analyze the results of radiosurgery. The purpose of this book is to offer and describe a quality assurance program and procedures of the physical and technical aspects through identifying the sources of possible errors and suggesting quality assurance tests that should be performed in order for a stereotactic system to be used clinically.
Download or read book Radiosurgery written by Douglas Kondziolka and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 1992 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication reflects the most current and exciting developments in the field of stereotactic radiosurgery today. It marks the second volume in the book series 'Radiosurgery', which is the official peer-reviewed publication of the International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society. This latest volume includes long-term data on benign tumors, and evaluations on the role of whole-brain fractionated radiation therapy in patients with solitary metastases. Multicenter studies, methods to evaluate our data, grading scales, and novel irradiation approaches, together with technological improvements, characterize the new drive in this direction and form an important part of this book. It provides a vital source of scientific information on radiobiology, vascular malformation radiosurgery, benign and malignant brain tumor radiosurgery, extracranial radiosurgery, technological developments in radiosurgery, complication avoidance, and economic issues. This book should be read by physicians and scientists interested in neurosurgery, radiation oncology, medical physics, neuroradiology, and neurology, in order to remain current with important developments in the field and their impact on the management of brain disease.
Download or read book Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy written by Simon S. Lo and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-08-28 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) has emerged as an important innovative treatment for various primary and metastatic cancers. This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the physical/technological, biological, and clinical aspects of SBRT. It will serve as a detailed resource for this rapidly developing treatment modality. The organ sites covered include lung, liver, spine, pancreas, prostate, adrenal, head and neck, and female reproductive tract. Retrospective studies and prospective clinical trials on SBRT for various organ sites from around the world are examined, and toxicities and normal tissue constraints are discussed. This book features unique insights from world-renowned experts in SBRT from North America, Asia, and Europe. It will be necessary reading for radiation oncologists, radiation oncology residents and fellows, medical physicists, medical physics residents, medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, and cancer scientists.
Download or read book Radiosurgery written by Michael W. McDermott and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aim of the International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society (ISRS) is to promote technical developments in stereotactic radiosurgery on the highest level of clinical experience based on clinical investigations. In this volume, high-quality peer-reviewed papers from the 8th International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society meeting held in San Francisco 2007 are presented. The reports include new studies on physics, imaging and radiobiology in radiosurgery as well as the latest research in the field of cranial radiosurgery on benign tumors, malignant tumors and vascular malformations. Further articles cover new investigations in the practice on spinal and body radiosurgery. This publication is of special interest to neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists and medical physicists who require precise information to keep up to date with the important developments on the use of stereotactic radiosurgery.
Download or read book Principles and Practice of Stereotactic Radiosurgery written by Lawrence S. Chin and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-05-05 with total page 708 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first contemporary, comprehensive reference for neurosurgeons and radiation oncologists using Gamma Knife and Linear Accelerator technology. Each chapter includes specific case presentations representative of the most commonly treated conditions, including applications for spinal disorders. Chapters conclude with counterpoint experiences, oriented to treatment options other than radiosurgery. These counterpoint discussions are written by noted experts and address in greater detail the indications, results and complications of their approach and enable readers to improve decision making with regard to their own patients.
Download or read book Intracranial Stereotactic Radiosurgery written by L. Dade Lunsford and published by Thieme. This book was released on 2009 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by recognized experts in the fields of neurologic surgery, neurology, physics, and radiation oncology, this book is a comprehensive reference for current techniques for radiosurgery of the brain. It provides detailed discussion of radiosurgical procedures for various disease entities.
Download or read book Shaped Beam Radiosurgery written by Antonio A. F. De Salles and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-03-23 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Novalis® Shaped Beam Radiosurgery has set new standards by delivering highly precise radiation treatments to tumors anywhere in the body through the use of a proprietary multileaf collimator. By shaping the radiation beam to the exact contours of the tumor or lesion, Novalis permits maximum dose delivery to the entire tumor while protecting healthy tissue; this makes it eminently suitable for the treatment of irregularly shaped tumors. This book provides a complete guide to radiosurgery treatments with Novalis. After a thorough discussion of the clinical and technical basis for Shaped Beam Radiosurgery, current clinical applications are considered in detail, including brain, body, skull base, and spinal tumors as well as arteriovenous malformations. Careful consideration is also given to future developments and applications, including new technologies that promise to offer even more accurate treatments. This state-of-the-art book will appeal to a wide audience of physicians and their multidisciplinary clinical and technical collaborators.
Download or read book Image Guided Cancer Therapy written by Damian E. Dupuy and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-08-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Image-Guided Cancer Therapy: A Multidisciplinary Approach provides clinicians with in-depth coverage of the growing, dynamic field of interventional oncology. Combining the knowledge of expert editors and authors into one powerhouse reference, this book looks at tumor ablation, HIFU, embolic therapies, emerging technologies, and radiation therapy throughout the body (liver, bone, breast, gynecologic and prostate cancers, to name just a few) , and includes discussion of different imaging modalities. In the words of Peter Mueller, MD, author of the book’s Foreword: “... The senior authors are all world renowned experts in interventional oncology, which is another example of the high quality authorship and experience that is brought to this book. The later chapters discuss therapies that are simply not covered in any other source. Everyone who is doing or wants to do ablation therapies and interventional oncology will face a time when they will be asked to use their expertise in less used and less investigated areas. There is nowhere else where the reader can get information on the prostate, breast, and gynecologic areas, and especially pediatrics....This book is an outstanding contribution to the literature and will become a ‘must read’ for all physicians who are interested in Interventional Oncology.”
Download or read book Gamma Knife and Linear Accelerator Stereotactic Radiosurgery written by Québec (Province). Agence d'évaluation des technologies et des modes d'intervention en santé and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
