Japanese Experience with Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
Author | : Masaaki Yamamoto |
Publisher | : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers |
Total Pages | : 209 |
Release | : 2009-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783805586047 |
ISBN-13 | : 3805586043 |
Rating | : 4/5 (043 Downloads) |
Download or read book Japanese Experience with Gamma Knife Radiosurgery written by Masaaki Yamamoto and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication provides an excellent overview of Japan's 20-year experience with stereotactic radiosurgery using the Leksell Gamma Knife. Leading experts discuss their long-term results with gamma knife radiosurgery. Studies focusing on dose selection for optimal treatment results and avoidance of complications are also presented. In addition, gamma knife treatments of extracranial pathologies are reviewed.