Abstract
Gamma Knife radiosurgery (GKRS) is a stereotactic method of delivering cobalt radiation. The indications for its application have broadened since its creation, and the latest iteration of the technology allows for frameless delivery of therapy with submillimeter accuracy. Benign and malignant, vascular, and functional lesions located intracranially and in the upper cervical regions can be treated. GKRS is limited to lesions of up to 3-4 cm, anatomic areas sensitive to radiation including the optic tract and brainstem, and pathologic entities not responsive to radiation. This technology adds to the neurosurgeon's armamentarium of treatment modalities.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) |
| Subtitle of host publication | Procedure, Results and Risks (2 Volume Set) |
| Publisher | Nova Science Publishers, Inc. |
| Pages | 103-118 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| Volume | 1-2 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781536176803 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781536176797 |
| State | Published - Jun 16 2020 |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- Gamma knife
- Radiation
- Radiosurgery
- Stereotactic surgery