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) |
|---|---|
| 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
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Stieber, V. W., Bourland, J. D., Tomé, W. A., & Mehta, M. P. (2003). Gentlemen (and ladies), choose your weapons: Gamma Knife vs. linear accelerator radiosurgery. Technology in Cancer Research and Treatment, 2(2), 79-85. https://doi.org/10.1177/153303460300200202