Spinal and paraspinal lesions: the role of stereotactic body radiotherapy.

Abstract

Stanford University has a long legacy of contributions to the field of radiation therapy. The Cyberknife image-guided robotic radiosurgery is the latest in a series of radiation advancements that allows for improved treatment of tumors. Here we present a decade of experience in using robotic radiosurgery to treat 295 spinal and paraspinal lesions including spinal metastases, benign intradural tumors, and arteriovenous malformations. Our analysis of clinical outcomes confirms the promise of this technology in terms of efficacy and safety.