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    • Main Results:

    • Radiosurgery has a good safety profile, minimal invasiveness, and shorter hospital stays compared to DBS.
    • Previous radiofrequency ablation of the STN showed significant rates of severe, sometimes permanent, dyskinesia.
    • Preliminary findings indicate an absence of severe permanent dyskinesia with STN radiosurgery in PD patients.

    Conclusions:

    • Radiosurgery to the STN is a debated alternative to DBS for Parkinson's disease (PD).
    • While promising, especially regarding dyskinesia, prospective controlled trials are essential to validate its safety and efficacy.
    • Further research is mandated to establish STN radiosurgery's role in PD management.