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1Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA, steve.braunstein@ucsf.edu.
Cancer Management and Research
|October 6, 2018
Summary
Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is a safe and effective treatment for vestibular schwannoma (VS). This review examines current SRS practices for VS management from both procedural and clinical viewpoints.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Radiation Oncology
- Medical Physics
Background:
- Vestibular schwannoma (VS) management often involves stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS).
- Long-term data confirm SRS safety and efficacy for low- to intermediate-grade VS.
- SRS development historically involved a multidisciplinary team.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current technical and clinical practices of SRS for VS.
- To provide insights from both procedural specialists and clinicians.
Main Methods:
- Review of current technical practices in SRS for VS.
- Review of current clinical practices in SRS for VS.
Main Results:
- SRS is a well-established, safe, and effective treatment for specific grades of VS.
- Current practices involve a multidisciplinary approach.
Conclusions:
- SRS remains a key treatment modality for vestibular schwannoma.
- Understanding current practices from diverse expert perspectives is crucial for optimal patient care.
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