ArticleThe British journal of radiology2016
Current status of cranial stereotactic radiosurgery in the UK.
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Abstract
objectiveTo investigate and benchmark the current clinical and dosimetric practices in stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) in the UK.
methodsA detailed questionnaire was sent to 70 radiotherapy centres in the UK. 97% (68/70) of centres replied between June and December 2014.
results21 centres stated that they are practising SRS, and a further 12 centres plan to start SRS by the end of 2016. The most commonly treated indications are brain metastases and acoustic neuromas. A large range of prescription isodoses that range from 45% to 100% between different radiotherapy centres was seen. Ionization chambers and solid-water phantoms are used by the majority of centres for patient-specific quality assurance, and thermoplastic masks for patient immobilization are more commonly used than fixed stereotactic frames. The majority of centres perform orthogonal kilovoltage X-rays for localization before and during delivery. The acceptable setup accuracy reported ranges from 0.1 to 2 mm with a mean of 0.8 mm.
conclusionSRS has been increasing in use in the UK and will continue to increase in the next 2 years. There is no current consensus between SRS centres as a whole, or even between SRS centres with the same equipment, on the practices followed. This indicates the need for benchmarking and standardization in SRS practices within the UK. ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE: This article outlines the current practices in SRS and provides a benchmark for reference and comparison with future research in this technique.
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