M. Kufield
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M. Kufield is a pioneering figure in the field of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), with a focused expertise in the application of robotic radiosurgery for thoracic malignancies. Their most notable contribution is the clinical validation of single-session lung radiosurgery using the CyberKnife® system, a robotic platform capable of real-time image-guided respiratory tumor tracking. In a landmark 2009 study, Kufield demonstrated the feasibility of this technique in a cohort of 62 patients with 75 lung tumors, including both primary and metastatic lesions. This work was instrumental in establishing a non-invasive, high-precision alternative to conventional fractionated radiation, significantly reducing treatment duration and improving patient comfort. While the study has garnered 4 direct citations, its true impact lies in its foundational role for the broader adoption of motion-managed SBRT, which has since become a standard approach for early-stage lung cancer and oligometastatic disease. Kufield’s research remains a key reference for clinicians and physicists developing advanced respiratory management strategies in radiation oncology.
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