When do you recommend involving neurosurgery in the planning of SRS cases?
To what degree, if any, is a neurosurgeon involved in the planning of SRS for brain metastases?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
We tend to get neurosurgeons involved for all of our radiosurgery cases. With respect to planning, this ranges from a cursory glance at the plan vs. more in depth involvement in contouring and planning (which would be the case for all AVM patients). Even if the plan is likely to be straight fo...
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Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
I agree with @Michael T. Milano. It is always best to have the neurosurgeon involved if possible for the reasons he mentioned. The only time I won't get a neurosurgeon involved (which is unusual) is because of practical reasons. For example, if a patient is on a healthcare plan whe...