Microbeam radiosurgery: An industrial perspective.
In spite of its long demonstrated potential, microbeam radiosurgery (MBRS) has yet to be developed into a clinical tool. This article examines the problems associated with MBRS, and potential solutions. It is shown that a path to a clinically useful device is emerging.
Varian Medical Systems, Inc., 3120 Hansen Way, M/S G-104, Palo Alto, CA, United States. Electronic address: michael.wright@varian.com.
Michael D
MD
Wright
D000818:Animals; D019583:Dose Fractionation, Radiation; D004867:Equipment Design; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D013502:General Surgery; D006801:Humans; D007221:Industry / Q000295:instrumentation*; D016634:Radiosurgery / Q000295:instrumentation*; D011882:Radiotherapy, High-Energy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D017356:Synchrotrons / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013673:Technology Assessment, Biomedical; D016896:Treatment Outcome
Cancer; Microbeam; Radiosurgery; Radiotherapy