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Stereotactic radiosurgery with linear accelerator

F A Calvo1, J Samblas, M Santos

  • 1Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain.

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Stereotactic radiosurgery precisely targets lesions with radiation, minimizing damage to healthy tissue. This advanced technique is increasingly used for various intracranial conditions, benefiting patients.

Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Medical Physics

Background:

  • Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) precisely delivers radiation to a defined volume, sparing surrounding healthy tissues.
  • Initially used for intracranial lesions due to skull stability, SRS is now expanding to body treatments with specialized immobilization.
  • Pioneered by Lars Leksell in 1951, SRS has evolved from X-rays and protons to linear accelerator-based photon sources.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the principles and evolution of stereotactic radiosurgery.
  • To describe the methodology of stereotactic radiosurgery for intracranial and other lesions.
  • To highlight the therapeutic objectives and expanding applications of SRS.

Main Methods:

  • Lesion identification using diagnostic imaging (MRI, CT) and stereotactic frames.

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  • Image fusion software to precisely match CT and MRI data, preventing localization errors.
  • Application of focused radiation (X-rays, protons, photons) to the target volume.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful destruction of tumor cells or induction of vascular occlusion in arteriovenous malformations.
    • Minimization of radiation dose to adjacent healthy tissues.
    • Increasingly effective treatment of diverse intracranial lesions.

    Conclusions:

    • Stereotactic radiosurgery is a valuable and evolving technique for treating various lesions, particularly intracranial ones.
    • Advancements in imaging and planning have enhanced the precision and safety of SRS.
    • The method's efficacy in destroying tumors and treating vascular abnormalities offers significant patient benefits.