J Korean Ster Func Neurosurg.  2021 Jun;17(1):6-13. 10.52662/jksfn.2021.00038.

The mixed era of stereotactic radiosurgery and radiotherapy

• Park K

• KMID: 2534565
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.52662/jksfn.2021.00038

Abstract

Through advances in radiotherapeutic techniques, the accurate and precise delivery of large, highly conformal doses of radiation has become more common in stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). The increased accuracy and reliability of radiotherapy (RT) have also led to a change from traditional RT hypofractionated RT when conducting high-dose irradiation. The mixed era of RT and radiosurgery has caused confusion for many physicians who treat patients receiving radiation. This review briefly touches on the definitions and indications of RT and SRS based on radiobiology and radiophysics.

Keyword

Stereotactic radiosurgery; Radiotherapy; High-energy radiotherapy; Stereotactic body radiotherapy; LINAC radiosurgery