Gamma knife radiosurgery in psychiatry: a review

Gamma knife radiosurgery (GKRS) is a minimally invasive technique frequently employed in neurosurgery or oncology, and it has applications in psychiatric patients as well. While it is commonly used in conditions like obsessive-compulsive disorder, GKRS also has efficacy in treating major depression...

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Main Authors: Robert Kwinta, Katarzyna Kopcik, Agnieszka Koberling
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Language:English
Published: Medical University of Gdańsk 2024-06-01
Series:European Journal of Translational and Clinical Medicine
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Online Access:https://ejtcm.gumed.edu.pl/articles/178056.pdf
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description Gamma knife radiosurgery (GKRS) is a minimally invasive technique frequently employed in neurosurgery or oncology, and it has applications in psychiatric patients as well. While it is commonly used in conditions like obsessive-compulsive disorder, GKRS also has efficacy in treating major depression disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, autism spectrum disorder and anorexia nervosa. Promising outcomes have been observed, particularly in cases resistant to conventional treatment, leading to significant improvements in the patients' quality of life. Severe adverse effects from GKRS procedures are rare. To enhance our understanding of the utilization of GKRS in psychiatry, further extensive research, especially through double-blinded studies involving larger cohorts, is imperative. Determining the ideal volume and radiation dose for radiosurgical capsulotomy remains a key topic of research. When it comes to psychiatric neurosurgical procedures, the decision-making process should be personalized for each patient, taking all relevant factors into consideration.
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spelling doaj-art-5d11734ec5784a43ba4c82dfeaa9fe882025-08-20T03:35:32ZengMedical University of GdańskEuropean Journal of Translational and Clinical Medicine2657-31482657-31562024-06-01718796178056Gamma knife radiosurgery in psychiatry: a reviewRobert Kwinta0https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4506-3737Katarzyna Kopcik1https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0815-4752Katarzyna Kopcik2https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0815-4752Katarzyna Kopcik3https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0815-4752Agnieszka Koberling4https://orcid.org/0009-0000-3576-130XMunicipal Hospital in Zabrze, PolandRegional Specialist Hospital, Częstochowa, PolandDepartment of Biophysics, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Polandprof. Zbigniew Religa Memorial Student Scientific Club, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Polanddr Kazimierz Hołoga Memorial Hospital, Nowy Tomyśl, PolandGamma knife radiosurgery (GKRS) is a minimally invasive technique frequently employed in neurosurgery or oncology, and it has applications in psychiatric patients as well. While it is commonly used in conditions like obsessive-compulsive disorder, GKRS also has efficacy in treating major depression disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, autism spectrum disorder and anorexia nervosa. Promising outcomes have been observed, particularly in cases resistant to conventional treatment, leading to significant improvements in the patients' quality of life. Severe adverse effects from GKRS procedures are rare. To enhance our understanding of the utilization of GKRS in psychiatry, further extensive research, especially through double-blinded studies involving larger cohorts, is imperative. Determining the ideal volume and radiation dose for radiosurgical capsulotomy remains a key topic of research. When it comes to psychiatric neurosurgical procedures, the decision-making process should be personalized for each patient, taking all relevant factors into consideration.https://ejtcm.gumed.edu.pl/articles/178056.pdfpsychiatryradiosurgerygamma knifeneurosurgery
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Gamma knife radiosurgery in psychiatry: a review
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radiosurgery
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title Gamma knife radiosurgery in psychiatry: a review
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title_short Gamma knife radiosurgery in psychiatry: a review
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