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    • Medical Physics

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    • Recent advancements have led to the development of multiple linear accelerator (LINAC)-based radiosurgery systems.
    • These systems present an alternative to established radiosurgical modalities like the gamma knife.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the performance and clinical outcomes of LINAC-based radiosurgery systems.
    • To compare LINAC systems with the gamma knife in terms of technical specifications and clinical efficacy.

    Main Methods:

    • Measurement of beam energy, beam accuracy, and dose gradient for LINAC systems.
    • Comparison of clinical results, including efficacy and safety, between LINAC and gamma knife treatments.

    Main Results:

    • LINAC-based radiosurgery systems demonstrate favorable comparisons with the gamma knife regarding beam characteristics.
    • Clinical efficacy and safety results for LINAC systems are comparable to those of the gamma knife.
    • LINAC systems exhibit advantages in cost-effectiveness, availability of diverse collimator sizes, and sophisticated computerized dose planning capabilities.

    Conclusions:

    • LINAC-based radiosurgery is a viable and competitive alternative to gamma knife radiosurgery.
    • LINAC systems offer significant advantages in terms of cost, flexibility, and treatment planning technology.