LEKSELL GAMMA KNIFE® PERFEXION™ TRAINING
LEKSELL GAMMA KNIFE PERFEXION CLINICAL INTRODUCTORY
Objective The Objective is to introduce clinicians and physicists to Gamma Knife® surgery with Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion. The course focuses on clinical information, combined with hands-on sessions with Leksell GammaPlan® PFX™. Experts with years of experience from Gamma Knife surgery are selected to lecture on this course.
Target groups - Neurosurgeons
- Radiation Oncologists
- Neurologists
- Physicists
- Neuroradiologists
Content - Principles and practice of stereotaxy and radiosurgery
- Principles of frame application
- Patient selection and teaching cases
- Clinical program with lectures covering established indications for Gamma Knife® surgery
- Observation of patient treatments
- Hands-on sessions with Leksell GammaPlan PFX
- Hands-on sessions with Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion
Schedule and training center 4-day course held at University Hospital La Timone Gamma Knife Center, Marseille, France LEKSELL GAMMA KNIFE PERFEXION APPLICATIONS INTRODUCTORY
Objective The Objective is to make the users confident in the operation, care and maintenance of Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion. The course will focus on radiation physics, dosimetry, stereotactic imaging, quality assurance (QA), technical information and treatment planning with Leksell GammaPlan PFX.
Target groups - Physicists
- Radiation Therapists/Radiographers
- Neurosurgeons
- Radiation Oncologists
Content - Clinical lecture covering established indications for Gamma Knife surgery
- Principles and practice of stereotaxy and radiosurgery
- Radiation physics, basic radiobiology and radiation safety
- Overview of neuroradiology
- Stereotactic imaging
- Hands-on sessions with Leksell GammaPlan PFX
- Hands-on sessions with Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion
- Quality Assurance
Schedule and training center 4-day course held at Elekta Office, Stockholm, Sweden LEKSELL GAMMA KNIFE PERFEXION INTRODUCTORY
Course description This educational experience provides an opportunity to expand the practitioner's range of treatment options to include this precise form of stereotactic radiosurgery. Upon completion of the course, participants will have completed training approval for Leksell Gamma Knife usage and will also be eligible for credentialing at the Cleveland Clinic Health System Gamma Knife Center.
Learning Objectives - Identify the basic principles and biophysics of Gamma Knife surgery and how they apply to day-to-day patient treatment
- Review the clinical indications, parameters of treatment and outcomes of Gamma Knife surgery
- Recognize radiation safety issues and principles, as well as become familiar with the emergency procedures as they pertain to the Gamma Knife Perfexion
- Apply the principles of stereotactic frame application, imaging, and use of Gamma Knife Perfexion treatment hardware
- Plan cases using Leksell GammaPlan PFX software
Target groups - Neurosurgeons
- Radiation Oncologists
- Neuro-otolaryngolists
- Medical Physicists
- Neuroradiologists
Content - Principles and practice of stereotaxy and radiosurgery
- Principles of frame application
- Patient selection and teaching cases
- Clinical program with lectures covering established indications for Gamma Knife surgery
- Observation of patient treatments
- Hands-on sessions with Leksell GammaPlan PFX
- Hands-on sessions with Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion
Schedule and training center 5-day course held at Cleveland Clinic Gamma Knife Center, Cleveland, OH, USA - click for more information LEKSELL GAMMA KNIFE PERFEXION / 4C INTRODUCTORY
Objective Through attendance at this Leksell 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 Leksell 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.
Target groups - Neurosurgeons
- Radiation Oncologists
- Medical Physicists
- Neuroradiologists
- Otologists
- Other clinical neuroscience providers
Content - Principles and practice of stereotaxy and radiosurgery
- Principles of frame application
- Patient selection and teaching cases
- Clinical program with lectures covering established indications for Gamma Knife surgery
- Observation of patient treatments
- Medical Radiation physics, basic radiobiology and radiation safety
- Hands-on sessions with relevant version of Leksell GammaPlan
- Hands-on sessions with relevant Leksell Gamma Knife model
Schedule and training center 5-day course held at University of Pittsburgh, Center for Image-Guided Neurosurgery, PA, USA - click for more information LEKSELL GAMMA KNIFE PERFEXION UPGRADE
Objective Registrants will receive aspects of clinical and technical training for handling new features of Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion, when upgrading from previous models C, B, 4 and 4C. The training includes the use of dynamic workflow included in Leksell GammaPlan PFX, composite shots and dynamic shaping.
Target groups - Medical Physicists
- Neurosurgeons
- Radiation Oncologists
- Others responsible for the operation of Leksell Gamma Knife
Content - System and workflow overview
- New approaches to treatment plans
- New features in Leksell GammaPlan PFX
- Treatment using Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion
- QA procedures
Schedule and training centers 3-day course held at one of the following centers: LEKSELL GAMMA KNIFE PERFEXION/ LEKSELL GAMMAPLAN PFX PHYSICS INTRODUCTORY
Objective The Objective is to provide Medical Physicists with no prior Gamma Knife® surgery with a technical and clinical overview of what this method of treatment entails. The course will focus on radiation physics, dosimetry, stereotactic imaging, quality assurance (QA), technical information and treatment planning with Leksell GammaPlan PFX. The emphasis will be on Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion, Treatment planning for Leksell Gamma Knife C could also be covered if required. The Content will be adjusted to the experience level of the attendees. CME credits.
Target group
Content - Principles and practice of stereotaxy and radiosurgery
- Observation of patient treatments
- Radiation physics, basic radiobiology and radiation safety
- Hands-on sessions with relevant version of Leksell GammaPlan
- Hands-on sessions with relevant Leksell Gamma Knife model
- QA and emergency procedures in accordance with NRC requirements
Schedule and training center 3-day course at Washington Hospital Healthcare System, CA, USA - click for more info LEKSELL GAMMA KNIFE PERFEXION NURSING
Objective To provide radiosurgery nurses with a patient care-oriented overview of Leksell Gamma Knife PERFEXION radiosurgery, including patient selection, treatment mechanics, patient care and follow-up. The course is appropriate for both experienced radiosurgery nurses who wish to learn about Leksell Gamma Knife PERFEXION and for nurses who are new to radiosurgery.
CME credits.
Target group
Content - Stereotaxy and radiosurgery
- Hands-on stereotactic frame assembly, cleaning and sterilization
- Nursing responsibilities
- Radiation safety
- Emergency procedures
- Weekly Gamma Knife Care Conference
- Close observation of the radiosurgery team as they perform:
- Pre-treatment consultation
- Stereotactic frame placement
- Brain imaging
- Treatment planning
- Treatment
- Patient discharge
Schedule and training center 2-day course at Washington Hospital Healthcare System, CA, USA |
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