Clinical Introduction Course to Leksell Gamma Knife® Radiosurgery (CC) | In Person April

Program Descriptions - Applicable for LGK models Perfexion, Icon and Esprit.

Introductory Course Description for new Gamma Knife® users:

This educational experience provides an opportunity to expand the practitioner's range of treatment options to include this precise form of stereotactic radiosurgery. The course will provide hands-on sessions with Leksell Gamma Plan® PFX™ with experienced experts in Gamma Knife radiosurgery. Upon completion of the course, participants will have completed training approval for Gamma Knife® usage.

Upgrade Course Description for experienced Gamma Knife® users:

This educational experience provides an opportunity to extend the experienced Gamma Knife® practitioner's range of treatment options to include this more advanced form of stereotactic radiosurgery. Participants will become familiar with the new features of Gamma Knife® Perfexion™ and/or Icon™ when upgrading from previous models. Upon completion of the course, participants will have completed training approval for Gamma Knife® Perfexion™ or Icon™ usage.

Target Audience

• Neurosurgeons.
• Medical Physicists.
• Radiation Oncologists.
• Neuro-otolaryngologists.

Learning Objectives

1. Apply the principles of stereotactic frame application, imaging, and use of radiosurgery treatment hardware.
2. Identify the basic principles and biophysics of radiosurgery and how they apply to day-to-day patient treatment.
3. Recognize radiation safety issues and principles, as well as become familiar with the emergency procedures as they pertain to radiosurgery.
4. Review the clinical indications, parameters of treatment, and outcomes of radiosurgery.

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