Clinical Practice and Implementation of Image-guided Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy

Clinical Practice and Implementation of Image-guided Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy. 15-19 Marzo 2020. Praga (República Checa).

Course overview

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course participants should be able to:

  • Build a team to implement and practice SRS, SRT and SBRT
  • Understand the technical and physical requirements for SRS, SRT and SBRT
  • Know the clinical rationale of SRS, SRT and SBRT and their limitations
  • Understand the radiobiological basis of very high fraction doses
  • Know the details of indication, practice and outcome of SBRT for early stage NSCLC
  • Know the current clinical evidence for SRS, SRT and SBRT in the various clinical indications.

Course Content

The five day teaching course will be organised as follows:

  • On Sunday, a historical background of stereotactic radiotherapy will be given followed by the radiobiological and technological background; SBRT cases with different complexity will be demonstrated followed by a debate discussing the position of SBRT in the current developments in oncology
  • The teaching lectures on Monday will review and discuss the technology and physical practice of SBRT and SRS
  • On Tuesday, various clinical aspects will be discussed, and SBRT for early stage NSCLC, primary liver cancer, prostate cancer and pancreatic cancer will be reviewed
  • All teaching lectures will focus on the multi-disciplinary character of SBRT. Interaction and discussion between the professional groups is highly encouraged
  • Split-up sessions based on expertise in SBRT and based on the profession will be organised on Tuesday and Wednesday, offering the opportunity of in depth practical discussions
  • The last day will focus on the establishment of a clinical stereotactic programme and close with a panel discussion.

Prerequisites

Before commencing this course participant should:

  • Know the basics of image-guided radiotherapy
  • Have experience and knowledge of advanced radiotherapy treatment planning
  • Have a basic understanding of radiobiological modelling.

Teaching Methods

  • 20 hours of lectures
  • 4 hours of practical workshops
  • 1 hour of case discussions.

Methods of Assessment

  • MCQ
  • Evaluation form.