• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.163-169
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• 2014

Purpose: To report the results of stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) for unresectable primary or recurrent cholangiocarcinoma. Materials and Methods: From January 2005 through August 2013, 58 patients with unresectable primary (n = 28) or recurrent (n = 30) cholangiocarcinoma treated by SBRT were retrospectively analyzed. The median prescribed dose was 45 Gy in 3 fractions (range, 15 to 60 Gy in 1-5 fractions). Patients were treated by SBRT only (n = 53) or EBRT + SBRT boost (n = 5). The median tumor volume was 40 mL (range, 5 to 1,287 mL). Results: The median follow-up duration was 10 months (range, 1 to 97 months). The 1-year, 2-year overall survival rates, and median survival were 45%, 20%, and 10 months, respectively. The median survival for primary group and recurrent group were 5 and 13 months, respectively. Local control rate at 1-year and 2-year were 85% and 72%, respectively. Disease progression-free survival rates at 1-year and 2-year were 26% and 23%, respectively. In univariate analysis, ECOG performance score (0-1 vs. 2-3), treatment volume (<50 vs. ${\geq}50mL$), and pre-SBRT CEA level (<5 vs. ${\geq}5ng/mL$) were significant in overall survival rate. In multivariate analysis, ECOG score (p = 0.037) and tumor volume (p = 0.030) were statistically significant. In the recurrent tumor group, patients with >12 months interval from surgery to recurrence showed statistically significant higher overall survival rate than those with ${\leq}12$ months (p = 0.026). Six patients (10%) experienced ${\geq}$grade 3 complications. Conclusion: SBRT can be considered as an effective local modality for unresectable primary or recurrent cholangiocarcinoma.

• 한국CDE학회논문집
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.246-253
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• 2015

In this paper, we propose calibration methods that can be applied to the markerless surgical robotic system for Intracerebral Hematoma (ICH) Surgery. This surgical robotic system does not require additional process of patient imaging but only uses CT images that are initially taken for a diagnosis purpose. Furthermore, the system applies markerless registration method other than using stereotactic frames. Thus, in overall, our system has many advantages when compared to other conventional ICH surgeries in that they are non-invasive, much less exposed to radiation exposure, and most importantly reduces a total operation time. In the paper, we specifically focus on the application of calibration methods and their verification which is one of the most critical factors that determine the accuracy of the system. We implemented three applications of calibration methods between the coordinates of robot's end-effector and the coordinates of 3D facial surface scanner, based on the hand-eye calibration method. Phantom tests were conducted to validate the feasibility and accuracy of our proposed calibration methods and the surgical robotic system.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제63권4호
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• pp.415-426
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• 2020

Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are congenital anomalies of the cerebrovascular system. AVM harbors 2.2% annual hemorrhage risk in unruptured cases and 4.5% annual hemorrhage risk of previously ruptured cases. Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) have been shown excellent treatment outcomes for patients with small- to moderated sized AVM which can be achieved in 80-90% complete obliteration rate with a 2-3 years latency period. The most important factors are associated with obliteration after SRS is the radiation dose to the AVM. In our institutional clinical practice, now 22 Gy (50% isodose line) dose of radiation has been used for treatment of cerebral AVM in single-session radiosurgery. However, dose-volume relationship can be unfavorable for large AVMs when treated in a single-session radiosurgery, resulting high complication rates for effective dose. Thus, various strategies should be considered to treat large AVM. The role of pre-SRS embolization is permanent volume reduction of the nidus and treat high-risk lesion such as AVM-related aneurysm and high-flow arteriovenous shunt. Various staging technique of radiosurgery including volume-staged radiosurgery, hypofractionated radiotherapy and dose-staged radiosurgery are possible option for large AVM. The incidence of post-radiosurgery complication is varied, the incidence rate of radiological post-radiosurgical complication has been reported 30-40% and symptomatic complication rate was reported from 8.1% to 11.8%. In the future, novel therapy which incorporate endovascular treatment using liquid embolic material and new radiosurgical technique such as gene or cytokine-targeted radio-sensitization should be needed.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제40권4호
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• pp.245-248
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• 2006

Objective : To evaluate the effectiveness of Novalis shaped beam radiation treatment as an adjuvant treatment in patients with craniopharyngiomas. Methods : We reviewed 8 patients with craniopharyngiomas who had recurring tumors during follow-up or had residual lesions after primary surgery. Three of 8 patients were found to have recurrence after gross total excision of the tumor and 5 patents had residual lesions after subtotal resection. All patients were treated with fractionated stereotactic radiation treatment[FSRT] using Novalis system. The mean age of patients was 28 years [range $16{\sim}52$]. The median irradiation dose per fraction was 17Gy [range $1.7{\sim}2.0$]. The median fraction number was 23 [range $15{\sim}25$], and the median total dose was 39.1 Gy [range $25.5{\sim}42.5$]. Follow-up included MR imaging, and ophthalmologic and endocrine examinations. Results : The median follow-up period was 23 months [range $12{\sim}43$]. The local tumor control rate was 87.5%. One patient had a recurring tumor, in which cystic change developed 2 months after FSRT. Four patients showed a decrease in size of their tumor, while 3 patients remained stable. Seven out of 8 patients had hormonal dysfunction that remained unchanged after initial surgery. No further progression of visual impairment was observed. Conclusion : FSRT using Novais system is effective and safe for the treatment of recurring or residual craniopharyngiomas without toxicity like optic neuropathy.

• 한국의학물리학회지:의학물리
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.176-182
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• 2005

정위적 방사선수술(stereotactic radiosurgery, SRS)은 한번에 고선량의 방사선을 병변에 조사하는 방사선 치료법으로 단 한번의 조사로 고선량의 방사선이 환자에게 주어지므로 정확한 수술계획의 수립이 필요하다. 현재, 수술계획은 수술계획자에 의해 직접 시행착오를 거듭하며 수립되고 있으며 이로 인해 계획의 재연성과 신뢰성에 문제가 제기되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 경험적 표적 근사화에 근거한 오등의 연구방법을 바탕으로 각 단계를 개선하여 더 나은 수술계획 결과를 얻을 수 있도록 하였다. 주어지는 병소의 다양한 모양을 동일한 높이의 원통을 사용해 근사화하고, 각각의 원통의 중심점의 위치와 지름에 의해 주변의 원통과 하나로 결합시켰다. 그 후 각각의 원통 내에 등선량중심점(Isocenter)을 모사한 구를 미리 정의된 규칙에 의해 채워 나갔다. 두 개의 가상 표적을 이용해 기존 알고리듬과 본 연구에서 개선한 알고리듬을 이용해 최적화를 수행하였다. 그 결과 두 개의 가상 표적에서 PITV (proscription isodose to tumour volume ratio)와 MDPD (maximum dose to prescription dose ratio)의 별다른 차이가 보이지 않았으며, 사용된 구의 수를 각각 $36\%$, $26\%$ 줄일 수 있었다. 원통과 구형을 이용한 이러한 기법은 정위적 방사선 수술시 수술 계획자에게 도움을 줄 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.

• 대한방사선치료학회지
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• 제33권
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• pp.109-116
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• 2021

목 적: 본 연구는 표면유도환자셋업(Surface-Guided Patient Setup, SGPS)을 활용한 Markerless환자(피부에 표시를 시행하지 않은 환자)와 레이저기반환자셋업(Laser-Based Patient Setup, LBPS)을 활용한 Marker환자(피부에 표시를 시행한 환자)를 영상유도방사선치료(Image Guided Radiotherapy, IGRT)로 시행했을 때 환자 위치 정확도를 비교하여 SGPS의 유용성을 평가하는데 목적이 있다. 대상 및 방법: 3개의 카메라를 이용한 광학 표면 스캐닝시스템을 사용하여 SGPS로 초기 셋업한 Markerless 환자와 환자 피부에 그려진 Marker와 레이저를 정렬하는 LBPS로 초기 셋업한 Marker환자의 IGRT시 위치 오차를 비교하였다. SGPS,LBPS 모두 각각 전립선암 환자 20명, 뇌정위적방사선수술(Stereotactic Radiation Surgery, SRS) 환자 10명을 대상으로 시행하였고 SGPS의 경우는 추가로 유방암 환자 60명을 대상으로 시행하였다. 모두 CBCT 또는 OBI를 사용하여 IGRT를 시행하였다. 자동위치교정시스템(Auto-Matching System)을 이용하여 6방향(6 Degree Of Freedom, 6 DoF)의 위치 오차를 획득하였고 치료계획시스템에서 Offline-Review를 이용하여 비교, 분석하였다. 결 과 : 전립선암환자의 SGPS와 LBPS의 RMS(Root Mean Square) 차이는 Vrt -0.02cm, Log -0.02cm, Lat -0.01cm, Pit -0.01°, Rol -0.01°, Rtn -0.01°이였고 SRS 환자는 Vrt 0.02cm, Log -0.05cm, Lat 0.00cm, Pit -0.30°, Rol -0.15°, Rtn -0.33°으로 두 부위 모두 큰 차이가 없었다. 유방암환자의 IGRT기준 RMS는 Vrt 0.26, Log 0.21, Lat 0.15, Pit 0.81, Rol 0.49, Rtn 0.59으로 나타났다. 결 론 : 본 연구의 결과 LBPS 대비 SGPS의 위치 오차 값은 전립선암 환자와 SRS 환자의 경우 큰 차이를 보이지 않았다. 추가로 실시한 SGPS의 유방암 환자의 경우에도 IGRT기준으로 위치 오차 값이 크지 않았다. 따라서 환자 피부 표시를 필요로 하지 않는 큰 장점을 가진 SGPS로 LBPS를 대체하기에 유용할 것으로 사료된다.

• 대한방사선치료학회지
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• 제33권
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• pp.117-125
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• 2021

목 적: 본 연구는 뇌 정위 방사선수술에서 비 동일 면빔 사용 시 couch 회전에 따른 Set-up 오차에 대한 상관관계를 알아보고 선량 학적 차이 평가를 통해 치료 용적의 추가적인 margin 설정을 제안하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 4개의 Arc beam을 사용하였으며 전체 beam 중에 non coplanar beam의 빈도 수를 달리하는 각각의 시나리오 치료 계획을 만들었다. 이후 couch를 회전한 후 Exact system을 이용하여 couch Setup 오차 값을 측정하였다. 이를 적용하여 재 치료 계획을 만들어 선량적 정확성을 평가하였다. 결 과 : Couch가 30°, 45°, 60°, 90°로 회전하였을 시 X축 이동 값의 평균은 각 0.29 mm, 0.26 mm, 0.51 mm, 0.08 mm으로 측정되었다. Y축 이동 값의 평균은 각 0.75 mm, 0.5mm, 0.35 mm, 0.29 mm 으로 측정되었다. Z축 이동 값의 평균은 각 0.5 mm, 0.28 mm, 0.22 mm, 0.1 mm으로 측정되었다. 선량 학적 결과로는 1-NC VMAT, 2-NC VMAT, 3-NC VMAT 모두 각 initial plan 대비 D99에서 0.1%, 3.1%, 1.9% 선량 감소하였고 1-NC VMAT의 GTV의 CI(Conformity Index)는 0.8이며 2-NC VMAT는 0.79, 3-NC VMAT는 0.75이다. 결 론 : NC-VMAT의 뇌 정위 방사선수술 시 전체 beam의 개수 중 50% 이상의 non coplanar beam을 사용하여 치료하는 경우 couch 회전 시 image verification 이 각각 필요하다. 그러나 선형가속기 장비 특성상 couch가 회전된 상태에서 image verification이 가능하지 않다면 GTV에 couch 회전으로 인한 최대 오차 값을 포함하는 1.5 mm margin을 추가하여 치료 계획을 수립하는 것이 유용할 것으로 사료된다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제30권sup2호
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• pp.221-227
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• 2001

Objective : The therapeutic impact of tumor resection in glioblastomas is poorly defined and still questionable. Therefore, we conducted the current study to verify the role of tumor resection in the treatment of these highly malignant tumors. Methods : A retrospective study was performed(1990-1999) to compare the treatment results of surgical resection plus radiotherapy(130 patients) with those of stereotactic biopsy plus radiotherapy(19 patients) in glioblastomas. Only adult patients with supratentorial, de novo glioblastoma located in one lobe were included. Survival time/rate was analysed with Kaplan-Meier method, and prognostic variables were obtained from the univariate log-rank test and the multivariate Cox's proportional hazards model. Results : The resection group and the biopsy group did not differ in terms of age, gender, duration of symptoms, presenting symptoms, tumor location, tumor side, tumor size, and the frequency of midline shift. Patients in the biopsy group more often were found to have worse preoperative Karnofsky performance status(KPS)(p=0.001). On univariate analysis, age, KPS, and tumor side were associated with survival(p=0.0053, 0.0001, and 0.0331 respectively). Median survival time and 1-year survival rate were also statistically improved by tumor resection ; resection group - 13 months and 61.2%, and biopsy group - 8 months and 19.7%, respectively(p=0.0001). In patients with midline shift of the tumor, resection was highly effective comparing to biopsy(p=0.0001), but in patients without midline shift, external beam radiation alone was as effective as tumor resection(p=0.0605). Other prognostic variables did not affect survival. On multivariate analysis after variable selection, survival was independently associated with KPS(p=0.001), but not the surgical resection(p=0.2837). Even in biopsy group with midline shift of the tumor, survival rate was not different from that seen after tumor resection(p=0.3505). Conclusions : Radiotherapy alone was as effective as tumor resection plus radiotherapy in patients without midline shift of the tumor. Although there was not statistically significant, tumor resection looked like effective in patients with midline shift. For supratentorial, lobar glioblastoma patients without mass effect of the tumor, biopsy with radiotherapy is one of rational treatment strategies. We consider that tumor resection should be performed in patients with pretreatment midline shift.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.239-246
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• 2021

기존 연구인 선량평가의 임상 적용 및 신뢰도 확보를 위하여 EPID를 이용하여 Portal Dosimetry를 검증하였다. 뇌정위방사선수술 2.5 cm cone을 장착하여 360° 회전조사에 의한 측정치와 Geant4의 선량분포를 비교하였다. 뇌전이 환자의 선량분포를 확인하기위해 두부인체 팬톰에 Gafchromic EBT필름을 삽입하여 조사한 선량분포와 VMAT을 이용한 두부인체 팬톰에서 얻은 선량분포를 비교하여 실제 환자에 적용하고자 한다. 분석결과 beam center와 couch의 center가 정확하게 일치하는가를 pin ball을 통해 QA한 결과 1 mm 이내의 오차로 정밀함을 확인할 수 있었다. 또한 EBT3 Film에 다양한 선량조사에 따라 0 ~ 10 Gy영역까지 우수한 선형성임을 확인할 수 있었다. 두경부 팬텀과 같은 설정에서 광자 빔을 사용한 Geant4에 기반한 선량 계산 도구의 구현과 시뮬레이션 결과 계산치는 치료계획용적(PTV)내에서 실험 데이터와 일치함을 확인하였다. 따라서 체적변조 아크치료(VMAT) 360° 회전 조사를 실시하여 회전조사에 의한 등선량분포 분석결과 가상 종양을 포함하기에 적절함을 확인하였다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제60권6호
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• pp.667-675
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• 2017

Objective : Total resection without consecutive postoperative whole brain radiation therapy is indicated for patients with a single or two sites of brain metastasis, with close follow-up by serial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In this study, we explored the effectiveness, usefulness, and safety of this follow-up regimen. Methods : From January 2006 to December 2015, a total of 109 patients (76 males, 33 females) underwent tumor resection as the first treatment for brain metastases (97 patients with single metastases, 12 with two metastases). The mean age was 59.8 years (range 27-80). The location of the 121 tumors in the 109 patients was supratentorial (n=98) and in the cerebellum (n=23). The origin of the primary cancers was lung (n=45), breast (n=17), gastrointestinal tract (n=18), hepatobiliary system (n=8), kidney (n=7), others (n=11), and unknown origin (n=3). The 121 tumors were totally resected. Follow-up involved regular clinical and MRI assessments. Recurrence-free survival (RFS) and overall survival (OS) after tumor resection were analyzed by Kaplan-Meier methods based on clinical prognostic factors. Results : During the follow-up, MRI scans were done for 85 patients (78%) with 97 tumors. Fifty-six of the 97 tumors showed no recurrence without adjuvant local treatment, representing a numerical tumor recurrence-free rate of 57.7%. Mean and median RFS was 13.6 and 5.3 months, respectively. Kaplan-Meier analysis revealed the cerebellar location of the tumor as the only statistically significant prognostic factor related to RFS (p=0.020). Mean and median OS was 15.2 and 8.1 months, respectively. There were no significant prognostic factors related to OS. The survival rate at one year was 8.2% (9 of 109). Conclusion : With close and regular clinical and image follow-up, initial postoperative observation without prompt postoperative radiation therapy can be applied in patients of brain metastasi(e)s when both the tumor(s) are completely resected.