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Brain Metastases

Comparing pre-operative stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) to post-operative whole brain radiation therapy (WBRT) for resectable brain metastases: a multi-institutional analysis

Pre-operative stereotactic radiosurgery (pre-SRS) has been shown as a viable treatment option for resectable brain metastases (BM). The aim of this study is to compare oncologic outcomes and toxicities for pre-SRS and post-operative WBRT (post-WBRT) for resectable BM. We reviewed...
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Authors: Dr. Burri, Kirtesh R Patel, Danielle Boselli, James T Symanowski , Anthony L Asher, Ashley Sumrall, Robert W Fraser, Robert H Press, Jim Zhong, Richard J Cassidy, Jeffrey J Olson , Walter J Curran, Hui-Kuo G Shu, Ian R Crocker, Roshan S Prabhu
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Published Date: February 1st, 2017
Brain Metastases

External Validity of a Risk Stratification Score Predicting Early Distant Brain Failure and Salvage Whole Brain Radiation Therapy After Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Brain Metastases

Background: A scoring system using pretreatment factors was recently published for predicting the risk of early (≤6 months) distant brain failure (DBF) and salvage whole brain radiation therapy (WBRT) after stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) alone. Four risk factors were identified: (1) lack...
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Authors: Dr. Burri, Robert H Press, Danielle M Boselli, James T Symanowski, Scott P Lankford, Robert J McCammon , Benjamin J Moeller , John H Heinzerling, Carolina E Fasola, Kirtesh R Patel, Anthony L Asher, Ashley L Sumrall, Walter J Curran Jr, Hui-Kuo G Shu, Ian R Crocker , Roshan S Prabhu
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Published Date: July 1st, 2017
Brain Metastases

Single Fraction Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) Alone Versus Surgical Resection and SRS for Large Brain Metastases: A Multi-institutional Analysis

Purpose Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) dose is limited by brain metastasis (BM) size. The study goal was to retrospectively determine if there is a benefit for intracranial outcomes and overall survival (OS) for gross total resection (GTR) with single fraction SRS...
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Authors: Dr. Burri, Roshan Prabhu, Robert H. Press, Kirtesh R Patel, Danielle M. Boselli, James Symanowski, Scott P. Lankford, Robert J. McCammon, Benjamin J. Moeller, John H. Heinzerling, Carolina E. Fasola, Walter J Curran, Hui-Kuo G Shu, Ian R Crocker
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Published Date: April 1st, 2017
Brain Metastases

Stereotactic Radiosurgery With or Without Whole-Brain Radiation Therapy for Limited Brain Metastases: A Secondary Analysis of the North Central Cancer Treatment Group N0574 (Alliance) Randomized Controlled Trial

Purpose: To determine whether whole-brain radiation therapy (WBRT) is associated with improved overall survival among non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with favorable prognoses at diagnosis. Methods and materials: In the N0574 trial, patients with 1 to 3 brain metastases were randomized...
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Authors: Dr. Burri, Thomas M Churilla, Karla V Ballman, Paul D Brown, Erin L Twohy, Kurt Jaeckle, Elana Farace, Jane H Cerhan, S Keith Anderson, Xiomara W Carrero, Yolanda I Garces, Fred G Barker 2nd, Richard Deming , Jesse G Dixon, Caroline Chung , Cynthia Ménard , Volker W Stieber, Bruce E Pollock, Evanthia Galanis, Jan C Buckner, Anthony L Asher
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Published Date: December 1st, 2017
Glioblastoma

The Evolving Role of Tumor Treating Fields in Managing Glioblastoma: Guide for Oncologists

Glioblastoma (GBM) is a devastating brain tumor with poor prognosis despite advances in surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. Survival of patients with glioblastoma remains poor, with only 1 in 4 patients alive at 2 years, and a 5-year survival rate of...
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Authors: Dr. Burri, Vinai Gondi, Paul D Brown, Minesh P Mehta
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Published Date: February 1st, 2018
Brain Metastases

External validity of two nomograms for predicting distant brain failure after radiosurgery for brain metastases in a bi-institutional independent patient cohort

Patients treated with stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for brain metastases (BM) are at increased risk of distant brain failure (DBF). Two nomograms have been recently published to predict individualized risk of DBF after SRS. The goal of this study was to...
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Authors: Dr. Burri, Roshan S Prabhu , Robert H Press, Danielle M Boselli, Katherine R Miller, Scott P Lankford, Robert J McCammon, Benjamin J Moeller, John H Heinzerling, Carolina E Fasola, Kirtesh R Patel, Anthony L Asher, Ashley L Sumrall , Walter J Curran, Hui-Kuo G Shu
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Published Date: March 1st, 2018

Preoperative Vs Postoperative Radiosurgery For Resected Brain Metastases: A Review

Patients who undergo surgical resection of brain metastases are at significant risk of cavity local recurrence without additional radiation therapy. Postoperative stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is a method of focal treatment to the cavity to maximize local control while minimizing the...
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Authors: Dr. Burri, Roshan S Prabhu, Kirtesh R Patel , Robert H Press, Scott G Soltys, Paul D Brown, Minesh P Mehta, Anthony L Asher
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Published Date: June 1st, 2019

Congress of Neurological Surgeons Systematic Review and Evidence-Based Guidelines on the Role of Radiosurgery and Radiation Therapy in the Management of Patients With Vestibular Schwannomas

Question: What are the indications for stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) treatment vs observation for patients with intracanalicular vestibular schwannomas without evidence of radiographic progression? Recommendation: Level 3: If tinnitus is not observed at presentation, it is recommended that intracanalicular vestibular schwannomas and small...
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Authors: Dr. Burri, Isabelle M Germano, Jason Sheehan, Johnathan Parish, Tyler Atkins , Anthony Asher , Constantinos G Hadjipanayis, Sheryl Green
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Published Date: February 1st, 2018