BookLawrence S. Chin, William F. Regine, editors.
Summary: Principles and Practice of Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS), Second Edition aims to serve as the definitive reference textbook for SRS practitioners. It provides a theoretical basis for the use of therapeutic SRS 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. Emphasis is placed on the technical aspects of SRS so that practitioners in this field will use it as a daily reference. Each subject is presented by historical context, then by its pathophysiology. Current treatment methods and results are addressed in depth. A liberal use of tables and figures enhance the presentation. A review of all major clinical studies and representative case presentations, where possible, are provided with imaging, treatment planning, and follow-up results. Each chapter is followed by one or two mini-chapters that provide a counter-viewpoint experience to the main chapter, which is oriented to SRS. These counter-viewpoint chapters are written by a noted expert in that field and address in greater detail the indications, results, and complications of their approach to the disease discussed in the main chapter. 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
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
Stereotactic Radiosurgery Techniques
Gamma Knife
LINAC
Charged Particle
Cyberknife
GammaPod
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 Tumor
Spinal Tumors
Arteriovenous Malformations
Cavernous Malformations and other Vascular Abnormalities
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Movement Disorder
Psychiatric and Pain Disorders
Epilepsy
Ocular and Orbital
Extracranial Radiosurgery
Patient Care and Socio-Economic Issues
Complication Management in Radiosurgery
Cost Effectiveness and Quality of Life.