Linac-Based Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Hypofractionated Stereotactic Radiotherapy

In this chapter, the reader will find a comprehensive overview of important principles and concepts to linac-based stereotactic radiosurgery and hypofractionated stereotactic radiotherapy, as well as the indications for each. These include history of radiosurgery and linac-based radiosurgery to put the contents of the chapter in context, as well as a brief introduction to concepts and metrics used to evaluate the quality of radiosurgery treatment plans and techniques to produce high-quality radiosurgery plans.