Frameless linac-based radiosurgery for benign intracranial tumors treated with HyperArc: analysis of tumor control and toxicity - Takeaways - MDSpire

Frameless linac-based radiosurgery for benign intracranial tumors treated with HyperArc: analysis of tumor control and toxicity

  • By

  • Whitney S. Hotsinpiller

  • Evan M. Thomas

  • Ian Tsekouras

  • Richard A. Popple

  • Markus Bredel

  • Christopher D. Willey

  • Barton L. Guthrie

  • James M. Markert

  • Kristen O. Riley

  • John B. Fiveash

  • Drexell Hunter Boggs

  • October 21, 2025

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    HyperArc™ is an automated VMAT system for linac-based radiosurgery, enhancing efficiency and quality in treating benign intracranial tumors.

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    The study investigates tumor control and toxicity outcomes for patients treated with HyperArc™ between May 2018 and October 2021.

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    Patients were simulated using an Encompass™ mask, with CT and MR imaging for accurate target delineation and treatment planning.

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    Plans were created using flattening filter-free beams, ensuring high dose rates and minimal toxicity to surrounding healthy tissue.

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    Quality assurance processes demonstrated high geometric accuracy and adherence to recommended SRS tolerance values throughout the study.

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Frameless linac-based radiosurgery for benign intracranial tumors treated with HyperArc: analysis of tumor control and toxicity

  • by Whitney S. Hotsinpiller, Evan M. Thomas, Ian Tsekouras, Richard A. Popple, Markus Bredel, Christopher D. Willey, Barton L. Guthrie, James M. Markert, Kristen O. Riley, John B. Fiveash, Drexell Hunter Boggs

  • October 21, 2025

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