Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Residents-Neurosurgery and Radiation Oncology Partnership in the Development of Spinal Radiosurgery Program

Neurosurgery and Radiation Oncology Partnership in the Development of Spinal Radiosurgery Program

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Video Summary

The video discusses the topic of multidisciplinary collaboration between radiation oncologists and neurosurgeons in the context of treating patients with spine metastasis. The speaker emphasizes the importance of collaboration and addresses common questions and challenges in the field. They discuss the concept of collaboration and its variations across different institutions and highlight the importance of a team approach in treatment planning and decision-making. The speaker also discusses various treatment modalities, including pre-op and post-op radiation, neoadjuvant therapy, and concurrent chemo radiation. They explain the different terminology used in the field, like radiosurgery and SBRT, and discuss the need for standardization in terminology. The speaker shares their personal journey in developing spine radiosurgery, starting with the idea in 1989 and conducting preclinical studies to refine the treatment. They discuss the technical aspects of spine radiosurgery, including immobilization, positioning, and image guidance. They also explain the importance of accurate delineation of the tumor and the role of biological effects in radiosurgery. The speaker discusses the results of their clinical studies, showing the effectiveness of radiosurgery in pain control and epidural tumor response. They also highlight the importance of a multidisciplinary spine tumor board and clinical trials in advancing the field. The speaker concludes by proposing an ideal collaboration model, emphasizing mutual understanding, learning, and constructive criticism in the field of radiosurgery. No credits were mentioned in the video.

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Presented by Samuel Ryu, MD

Keywords

multidisciplinary collaboration

radiation oncologists

neurosurgeons

spine metastasis

treatment planning

radiation therapy

spine radiosurgery