Abstract
This article compares and contrasts Gamma Knifer radiosurgery with linear acceleratorbased radiosurgery; where appropriate, Cyberknife TM technology is discussed. Topics covered are: positioning of the head (invasive versus non-invasive positioning systems); collimator construction; beam properties; beam arrangements; treatment planning; and issues regarding manpower (including a discussion of patient repositioning during treatment), machine availability, and financial considerations.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 79-85 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Technology in Cancer Research and Treatment |
Volume | 2 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2003 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Brain tumors
- Cyberknife
- Gamma Knife
- Linear accelerator
- Stereotactic radiosurgery
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oncology
- Cancer Research