Robotically guided radiosurgery for children

A robotically guided linear accelerator has recently been developed which provides frameless radiosurgery with high precision. Potential advantages for the pediatric population include the avoidance of the cognitive decline associated with whole brain radiotherapy, the ability to treat young children with thin skulls unsuitable for frame‐based methods, and the possible avoidance of general anesthesia. We report our experience with this system (the “Cyberknife”) in the treatment of 21 children.

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