Main description:

Principles and Practice of Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Second Edition serves as the definitive reference textbook for SRS practitioners. It provides a theoretical basis for the use of therapeutic radiation including imaging techniques and radiobiology. The bulk of the textbook contains chapters that are comprehensive in scope on all diseases that are treated by SRS. Lastly, it addresses administrative and technical aspects of running an SRS unit. Each chapter provides an expansive treatment of the subject, with emphasis placed on the technical aspects of SRS so that practitioners in this field can use it as a daily reference.

Written by noted experts in the field, Principles and Practice of Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Second Edition is the only reference needed for neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists and medical physicists at all levels of training and practice who are interested in SRS.

Contents:

Introduction

History of Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Imaging and Treatment and Follow-up in Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Techniques of Stereotactic Neurosurgery

A. Radiation Biology and Physics

The Physics of Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Radiobiology Principles of Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Experimental Radiosurgery Models
Treatment Planning
Designing and Building a Radiosurgery Unit

B. Stereotactic Radiosurgery Techniques

Gamma Knife
LINAC
Charged Particle
Cyberknife
GammaPod

C. Treatment of Disease Types

Metastatic Brain Tumors
Glial Tumors
Meningiomas
Acoustic Tumors
Pituitary Tumors
Pediatric Disorders
Pineal Region Tumors
Skull Base Tumors
Head and Neck Tumors
Spinal Tumors
Arteriovenous Malformations
Cavernous Malformations and other Vascular Abnormalities
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Movement Disorder
Psychiatric and Pain Disorders
Epilepsy
Ocular and Orbital
Extracranial Radiosurgery

D. Patient Care and Socio-Economic Issues

Complication Management in Radiosurgery

Cost Effectiveness and Quality of Life.