Raymond F. Rodebaugh
Papers
4
Total Citations
396
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3
About
Raymond F. Rodebaugh is a pioneering figure in the field of stereotactic radiosurgery, with a particular focus on treating extracranial tumors. His research has been instrumental in advancing the application of precise, non-invasive radiation techniques to the lungs and kidneys. Rodebaugh’s most influential work, the phase I trial on stereotactic radiosurgery for lung tumors (2003, 313 citations), established foundational safety and feasibility data that helped propel the adoption of this technology for thoracic malignancies. He also made significant contributions to the development and validation of the CyberKnife system, including its initial evaluation for renal tissue ablation (2003, 76 citations) and critical assessments of respiratory motion compensation. His studies on breath-holding versus real-time target tracking (2001) directly addressed the challenge of tumor movement during treatment, improving accuracy and patient outcomes. Through these efforts, Rodebaugh has helped shape modern radiosurgical practice, enabling more effective and less invasive cancer care.
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Top Papers
- 1Stereotactic radiosurgery for lung tumors: preliminary report of a phase I trial313 citations · 2003
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- 3The accuracy of tracking lung tumors with the cyberknife4 citations · 2001
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