The history of the gamma knife /

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Ganz, Jeremy C., 1943- (Συγγραφέας)
• Μορφή: Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Amsterdam, Netherlands : Elsevier, 2014.
• Έκδοση: First edition.
• Σειρά: Progress in brain research ; v. 215.
• Θέματα: Radiosurgery > History.; MEDICAL > Surgery > General.; Radiosurgery.; Radiosurgery > history.; Electronic books.; History.

 The book presents the evolution of concepts and technology which ended in the production of the modern Gamma Knife. The story starts before the Second World War and links pioneers in Berkeley and Sweden. To the best of the author's belief it is the first detailed, factually accurate account of the development of this important therapeutic method. The author has been involved in Gamma Knife surgery since the early days and has written 3 books and many papers on the topic. 

 Background knowledge in the early days -- Some physics from 550 BC to AD 1948 -- Medical physics -- particle accelerators -- the beginning -- From particle accelerator to radiosurgery -- Stereotactic and radiosurgery concepts in Sweden -- Stereotactic and radiosurgery research in Sweden -- The journey from proton to gamma knife -- The earliest gamma unit patients -- Stockholm radiosurgery developing 1968-1982 -- From Stockholm to Pittsburgh -- Changing times and early debates -- The development of dose planning -- Changing the gamma knife -- Conclusion and possible future trends.