Optic-guided stereotactic radiotherapy.
Stereotactic localization provides a powerful referencing system for radiation planning and treatment delivery. Although the standard approach of applying a rigid reference frame has been accepted for single-fraction therapy, a new, noninvasive approach is needed for fractionated therapy. The use of optical tracking allows a patient's position to be monitored in real time with a truly touch-free system. Our optical system provides high precision and accuracy for repeat fixation and can be applied to a wide spectrum of patients. With this system, a stereotactic radiation treatment can be delivered in the same length of time as a routine fractionated radiation treatment.
Bova
F J
FJ
Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville 32610, USA. bova@bolus.health.ufl.edu
Meeks
S L
SL
Friedman
W A
WA
Buatti
J M
JM
D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D019583:Dose Fractionation, Radiation; D006801:Humans; D055095:Optics and Photonics; D016634:Radiosurgery / Q000379:methods*; D013238:Stereotaxic Techniques