Clinical practice, barriers to implementation, and priorities for equitable access of Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy: An analysis of the global status by the ESTRO SBRT Focus Group.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) has become an established treatment for several primary and metastatic malignancies; however, considerable heterogeneity remains in its definition, clinical indications, and technical delivery.

Methods

In May 2025, the SBRT Focus Group of the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO), in collaboration with International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society (ISRS), the Radiosurgery Society (RSS), and the Japanese Society for Radiation Oncology (JASTRO), conducted a global survey. A 44-item questionnaire explored SBRT indications, technical aspects, dose/fractionation, and barriers to implementation. Descriptive statistics summarized the responses.

Results

Overall, 289 professionals from 59 countries partic

SUBMITTER: Franzese C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12771324 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature