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Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion Advanced Program for Stereotactic Radiosurgery
| Date: | 2015-09-09 to 2015-09-11 |
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| Location: | University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States |
| Description: |
Objective To further enhance the participant’s knowledge of Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion and its advanced applications in the field of stereotactic radiosurgery. Specific focus will be placed on Gamma Knife surgery with or without the Extend System for several different indications. Patient selection, radiosurgical techniques and complication avoidance as well as management will be highlighted. In addition, the course will cover aspects of operation, safety, indications, and outcomes for perfexion based radiosurgery. Content This course emphasizes the operation, indications, and outcomes of Gamma Knife surgery ■ Frame placement ■ Neuro-imaging ■ Changes between Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion and previous models: · Pertinent NRC Regulations · Patient Positioning system · Control System · Physician Workflow ■ Practical hands-on with Leksell GammaPlan ■ Indications for Gamma Knife surgery ■ Multisession radiosurgery with the Extend System ■ Outcomes for Gamma Knife surgery ■ Avoidance and Management of Gamma Knife Surgery complications ■ Radiation safety Training centers and duration 3-day course at University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA (CME accredited). Target group ■ Neurosurgeons ■ Radiation Oncologists ■ Medical Physicists ■ Otolaryngologists ■ Neuro-Oncologists ■ Medical Oncologists Pre-requisite 6 months experience in stereotactic radiosurgery. |
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| Contact E-Mail: | education-neuro@elekta.com |