title: Alternatives to surgery in early stage disease-stereotactic body radiotherapy.
abstract: The management of early stage non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) has been revolutionized by the introduction of stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT). SBRT is now the standard of care for medically inoperable patients with early stage NSCLC. However, the role of SBRT in medically operable patients remains controversial. This article will review the indications, the technical considerations, image guidance principles, potential toxicities and special circumstances in lung SBRT.
authors: Radiation Medicine Program, Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada ; ; Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
authors: Meredith Elana
authors: ME
authors: Giuliani
authors: Radiation Medicine Program, Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada ; ; Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
authors: Andrea
authors: A
authors: Bezjak
keywords: Local control; non-small cell lung carcinoma; stereotactic ablative radiotherapy; stereotactic body radiotherapy; toxicity