Principles and Practice of Gamma Knife Radiosurgery (UPMC) | Hybrid

Purpose/Learning Objectives

Applicable for Leksell Gamma Knife^® (LGK) models Perfexion, Icon, and Esprit. Through participation in this Gamma Knife training program, registrants should obtain knowledge about the practical aspects of stereotactic radiosurgery using the Leksell Gamma Knife. Principles of radiation physics and radiobiology, as they apply to single-session, focused, small volume irradiation will be covered. Registrants should be able to create radiosurgery dose plans for brain tumors, vascular malformations and trigeminal neuralgia. At the close of the Gamma Knife training program, participants should be able to discuss those issues relevant to dose selection in individual patients and discuss the spectrum of complications after radiosurgery and their management. 

Attendance

• Online only
• Online plus 2-day in-person option

Details
For full information on syllabus, faculty, tuition, registration, and other topics visit    UPMC LGK Training website

Who Should Take This Course

• Radiation Oncologists
• Neurosurgeons
• Medical Physicists
• Fellows and residents interested in brain SRS