Image-Guided Hypofractionated Stereotactic Radiosurgery

The recent development of hypofractionated stereotactic radiation therapy (SRT), which calls for one to five fractions of high-dose radiation to be administered using special equipment, has resulted in the need for education on practice guidelines.

Image-Guided Hypofractionated Stereotactic Radiosurgery: A Practical Approach to Guide Treatment of Brain and Spine Tumors offers comprehensive, how-to guidance on hypofractionated SRT for brain and spine metastases, glioma, benign tumors, and other tumor types. Presenting the state of the art of the technology and practice, this book:

• Discusses the pros and cons of hypofractionated SRT compared to single-fraction radiosurgery, providing a deeper understanding of radiosurgery and radiobiology


• Explains the toxicity and adverse effects of hypofractionated SRT, aiding practitioners in communicating the risks and benefits of treatment and in obtaining their patients? consent


• Outlines the current standards for safe practice, including checklists for implementation

Comprised of chapters authored by well-recognized experts in the radiation, oncology, and neurosurgery communities, Image-Guided Hypofractionated Stereotactic Radiosurgery: A Practical Approach to Guide Treatment of Brain and Spine Tumors delivers a level of technological and clinical detail not available in journal papers.

"? a caregiver?s roadmap for a panoply of common clinical scenarios encountered in radiosurgical care of patients with cancer. ? An awareness of how much this book can help in very practical terms is a good first step to helping your patients."
?Jonathan P.S. Knisely, MD, Department of Radiation Medicine, Center for Advanced Medicine, Northwell Health, Lake Success, New York, USA

"? a pragmatic approach to the emerging use of image-guided hypofractionated stereotactic radiosurgery for brain and spinal tumors. Each clinical chapter has a very useful checklist specific to brain and spinal indications, which facilitates implementation of the concepts."
?John H. Suh, MD, Department of Radiation Oncology, Brain Tumor Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio, USA

"? a much-needed overview of focal hypofractionated stereotactic radiosurgery for brain and spine tumors. The authors are experts, and as a result this book represents a most comprehensive, practical, and authoritative guide for practitioners."
?David A. Larson, MD, Professor, Departments of Radiation Oncology and Neurological Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, USA

"From brain metastases to spinal metastases to high-grade gliomas to benign brain tumors, there are pearls of wisdom here to help practicing neurosurgical oncologists and radiation oncologists take the best care of their patients. A must read!"
?James T. Rutka, MD, PhD, RS McLaughlin Professor and Chair, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada

"? a comprehensive discussion of radiosurgery biology, imaging, techniques, and management of value for both single-session and hypofractionated approaches."
?Douglas Kondziolka, MD, Professor and Director, Center for Advanced Radiosurgery, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York City, New York, USA

"? includes a wealth of treatment opportunities to further improve upon efficient, effective, and safer opportunities for our patients."
?Helen A. Shih, MD, Chief, CNS and Eye Services, Department of Radiation Oncology, and Associate Medical Director, Francis H. Burr Proton Therapy Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA

"Expert practitioners document the state of the art of this new discipline of neurosurgery and radiation oncology."
?John R. Adler, Jr., MD, Dorothy and TK Chan Professor Emeritus, Stanford University, California, USA

"? provides an invaluable guide through the technical tricks and traps, and beyond into safe practice."
?Anthony L. Zietman, MD, Jenot W. and William U. Shipley Professor of Radiation Oncology, Harvard Medical School, and Associate Director, Radiation Oncology Residency Program, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA

"This book is packed with expert perspectives on both single and hypofractionated radiosurgery for brain and spine, presenting state-of-the-art techniques in this emerging field."
?Ian Paddick, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, UK

"? covers the relevant indications for hypofractionated radiosurgery and helps readers understand the basic principles in this fast-evolving field in radiation medicine."
?Alex Muacevic, MD, Professor, University of Munich, and Director, Cyberknife Center Munich, Germany

The recent development of hypofractionated stereotactic radiation therapy (SRT), which calls for one to five fractions of high-dose radiation to be administered using special equipment, has resulted in the need for education on practice guidelines.

Image-Guided Hypofractionated Stereotactic Radiosurgery: A Practical Approach to Guide Treatment of Brain and Spine Tumors offers comprehensive, how-to guidance on hypofractionated SRT for brain and spine metastases, glioma, benign tumors, and other tumor types. Presenting the state of the art of the technology and practice, this book:

• Discusses the pros and cons of hypofractionated SRT compared to single-fraction radiosurgery, providing a deeper understanding of radiosurgery and radiobiology
• Explains the toxicity and adverse effects of hypofractionated SRT, aiding practitioners in communicating the risks and benefits of treatment and in obtaining their patients? consent
• Outlines the current standards for safe practice, including checklists for implementation

Comprised of chapters authored by well-recognized experts in the radiation, oncology, and neurosurgery communities, Image-Guided Hypofractionated Stereotactic Radiosurgery: A Practical Approach to Guide Treatment of Brain and Spine Tumors delivers a level of technological and clinical detail not available in journal papers.