title: [Computer-controlled high-precision radiation].
abstract: The irradiation of tumors in the brain is challenging due to the proximity of radiation sensitive critical structures and the tumors to be treated. In addition, irradiation above a certain level can cause irreversible damage to nerve tissue. The irradiation of benign and malignant brain tumors requires precise techniques to preserve critical structures while simultaneously administering a high radiation dose for maximum effectiveness. Therefore, stereotaxy, as a subspecialty of neurosurgery, has developed various irradiation techniques, e. g., intracerebral application of interstitial brachytherapy (SBT; stereotactic brachytherapy) and stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). Due to the development of computer-controlled radiation techniques (e. g., Cyberknife) over the last 20 years, SRS has gained increasing importance.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Stereotaxie und Funktionelle Neurochirurgie, Zentrum für Neurochirurgie, Uniklinik Köln, Kerpener Straße 62, 50937, Köln, Deutschland. daniel.ruess@uk-koeln.de.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Rueß
authors.affiliation: Klinik und Poliklinik für Strahlentherapie, Uniklinik Köln, Köln, Deutschland.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kocher
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Stereotaxie und Funktionelle Neurochirurgie, Zentrum für Neurochirurgie, Uniklinik Köln, Kerpener Straße 62, 50937, Köln, Deutschland.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Treuer
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Stereotaxie und Funktionelle Neurochirurgie, Zentrum für Neurochirurgie, Uniklinik Köln, Kerpener Straße 62, 50937, Köln, Deutschland.
authors.forename: M I
authors.initials: MI
authors.lastname: Ruge
mesh_terms: D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D003198:Computer Simulation; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000379:methods; D000070856:High Fidelity Simulation Training / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008954:Models, Biological; D016634:Radiosurgery / Q000193:education* / Q000379:methods*; D011880:Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D013673:Technology Assessment, Biomedical; D014584:User-Computer Interface
keywords: Brachytherapy; Brain neoplasms; Metastasis; Radiosurgery; Stereotactic techniques