Stereotactic radiotherapy: An educational narrative review

Stereotactic radiotherapy is a term collectively used to describe the radiation treatment techniques that allow for the delivery of highly precise ionizing radiation. It is usually a high dose per session in single or few fractions. This treatment approach has been in medical use for over six decade...

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Published in:Precision radiation oncology 2024-03, Vol.8 (1), p.47-58
Main Authors: Khan, Agha Muhammad Hammad, Hashmi, Syed Furqan Ahmad, Li, Benjamin, Shaukat, Fatima, Ahmed, Yumna, Alfishawy, Mahmoud, Al‐Amri, Iqbal, Bashir, Rashid, Altaf, Furhan, Yilmaz, Sercan, Khalid, Jamsari, Mandhari, Zahid Al, Pervez, Nadeem, Rassou, Salim Chaib, Mula‐Hussain, Layth
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cell cycle
Contraindications
Oncology
Quality control
Radiation therapy
Respiration
SABR
SBRT
Simulation
SRS
SRT
Stereotactic radiotherapy
Surgery
Toxicity
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Summary:Stereotactic radiotherapy is a term collectively used to describe the radiation treatment techniques that allow for the delivery of highly precise ionizing radiation. It is usually a high dose per session in single or few fractions. This treatment approach has been in medical use for over six decades and has primarily evolved in the last two decades. Many patients benefit from this unique non‐conventional radiotherapy approach. Its indications include various malignant, benign and functional problems in cranial and body sites. This technique is not widespread in developing countries compared to developed countries. This work is an educational narrative review for learners in radiation oncology. We aim to share the knowledge of this practice to improve precision radiation oncology globally. This review summarizes the basics of stereotactic radiotherapy, the technical prerequisites, the clinical considerations, the practical recommendations and the learning points from each site‐specific region.   
ISSN:2398-7324
2398-7324
DOI:10.1002/pro6.1222