Publications by authors named "Dylan R Conroy"
Introduction Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is a safe and effective non-invasive treatment for both primary and secondary brain tumors. Recently, a gyroscopic frameless, self-contained, and self-shielded radiosurgery system has been clinically implemented. The device is equipped with a 2.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDelayed Facial Nerve Dysfunction Following CyberKnife® Radiosurgery for Vestibular Schwannoma.
Laryngoscope
December 2024
Objective: The incidence and risk factors for facial nerve dysfunction (FND) following CyberKnife® therapy for vestibular schwannoma (VS) remain poorly understood. This study investigates whether differential radiation doses to vulnerable segments of the facial nerve may be associated with FND outcomes.
Methods: Patients were identified who underwent CyberKnife® radiosurgery for VS at a single institution.
Article Synopsis
- The study compares the dosimetric performance and delivery efficiency of two radiosurgery systems, ZAP-X and CyberKnife, for treating brain metastases of different sizes.
- Twenty-three patients with 47 brain metastases were analyzed, using identical dose prescriptions and constraints to assess plan quality through various indices like conformity and homogeneity.
- Results showed CyberKnife performed better in conformity and homogeneity, especially for larger targets, while ZAP-X excelled in dose gradient and better suited for smaller metastases, with similar treatment times for both systems.