SRS/SRT
Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) and Stereotactic Radiotherapy (SRT) are specialized radiation therapy techniques used to treat specific brain and body tumors with extreme precision.
Purpose:
- SRS is a non-invasive procedure that delivers a highly concentrated dose of radiation to a precisely targeted area within the brain.
- Contrary to its name, SRS is not a surgical procedure but rather a form of radiation therapy.
Indications:
- SRS is primarily used for the treatment of brain tumors, particularly small, well-defined tumors, and metastatic lesions.
- It is also effective for certain non-cancerous conditions, such as arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) and trigeminal neuralgia.
Benefits:
- Precision: SRS minimizes radiation exposure to healthy brain tissue, reducing the risk of damage to surrounding structures.
- Minimized treatment time: Because SRS delivers high-dose radiation in a single session or a few sessions, the overall treatment duration is relatively short.
- Excellent tumor control rates: SRS has been proven effective in achieving tumor control and often provides durable results.
