An Intraoperative Beta−Probe for Cancer Surgery

• Main Author: Collamati, Francesco (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
• Series: Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research,
• Subjects: Physics.; Surgical oncology.; Nuclear physics.; Medical physics.; Radiation.; Medical and Radiation Physics.; Surgical Oncology.; Particle and Nuclear Physics.

This thesis focuses on a novel radio-guided surgery technique for complete tumor resections. It describes all aspects of the intraoperative probe, as well as testing and simulation of the novel technique. The presentation develops the technique from the initial idea to realistic feasibility studies...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Radioguided Surgery
• The FLUKA Monte Carlo Code
• Design and Tests of the Probe
• Medical Applications
• Evaluation of Probe Performances
• Conclusion. .