Abstract
The Cyberknife is a unique instrument for performing frameless stereotactic radiosurgery. Rather than using rigid immobilization, the Cyberknife relies on an image-to-image correlation algorithm for target localization. Furthermore, the system utilizes a novel, light-weight, high-energy radiation source. The authors describe the technical specifications of the Cyberknife and summarize the initial clinical experience.
MeSH terms
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Algorithms
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Brain Mapping
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Brain Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
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Brain Neoplasms / surgery
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Hemangioblastoma / diagnostic imaging
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Hemangioblastoma / surgery
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Humans
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Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
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Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted
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Radiosurgery / instrumentation*
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Robotics / instrumentation*
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Spinal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
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Spinal Neoplasms / surgery
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Stereotaxic Techniques / instrumentation
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Surgical Instruments
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Treatment Outcome