Image-Guided Hypofractionated Stereotactic Radiosurgery: A Practical Approach to Guide Treatment of Brain and Spine Tumors

Following recent developments in hypofractionated stereotactic radiation therapy for brain and spine tumours, this new edition offers a fully updated and 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 including the 24 Gy in 2 spine SBRT fractionation scheme, 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.
- Explores new technologies for brain and spine tumours including LITT, MR Guided Focussed Ultrasound and Zap technology with chapters authored by well-recognized experts in the radiation, oncology, and neurosurgery communities, this book delivers a level of technological and clinical detail not available in journal papers.

This book is suitable for radiation oncologists, neurosurgeons and medical physicists who specialize in brain and/or spine radiosurgery or want to start a program and need a comprehensive reference with key check lists for practice.