Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) is the same special form of radiation therapy as SRS, but it is referred to as SBRT when it’s used to treat tumors and other conditions in the rest of the body. Because the technologies used for SRS enable physicians and technicians to focus delivery accurately within millimeters, precise doses of radiation are delivered directly and only to the targeted area. The total dose is often divided into two to five sessions, called fractions.
SBRT can be used to treat primary and secondary malignancies and benign tumors of the:
- Spine
- Brain
- Adrenal Gland
- Lung
- Kidney
- Pancreas
- Prostate
- Liver
SBRT is given on linear accelerator-based (sometimes called “linac”) delivery platforms or CyberKnife. Our physicians will help you determine which form of SRS/SBRT is best for you.
SBRT has been shown to offer some advantages over surgical treatment, such as:
- Minimally invasive – no incision
- An option for some tumors that cannot be reached safely by traditional open surgery
- The ability to perform certain procedures as an outpatient without an overnight stay in the hospital
- A rapid return to normal activities, in most cases
