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정위체부방사선치료 · Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) · Radiotherapy
Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT)
High-dose radiation is focused precisely on the tumor from many directions, usually finished in a few sessions. Used for early lung cancer when surgery is not possible or not wanted, and for some metastases.
| Advantages | Limitations |
|---|---|
| No surgical incision; Few treatment sessions, usually done as an outpatient | Side effects such as radiation pneumonitis can occur; Special caution is needed when the tumor is close to the large airways, the heart or other vital structures |
Used for
Offered at
Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea University Anam Hospital, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul National University Hospital