Transforming Brain Tumor Care: The Global Impact of Radiosurgery in Multidisciplinary Treatment Over Two Decades.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stereotactic radiosurgery, a minimally invasive treatment delivering high doses of radiation to a well-defined target, has transformed interdisciplinary treatment paradigms since its inception. This study chronicles its adoption and evolution for brain cancer and tumors globally.

Methods

A systematic literature review of SRS-focused articles from 2000 to 2023 was conducted. Literature impact was evaluated using citation counts and relative citation ratio scores. Extracted data were dichotomized between US and international publications.

Results

Out of 5424 articles eligible, 538 met inclusion criteria reporting on 120,756 patients treated with SRS for brain cancer and tumors since 2000. Over time, publication rates grew significantly (p = 0.0016), with 56%

SUBMITTER: Asfaw ZK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11909010 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature