The role of radiosurgery in the management of pineal region tumors is still in its incipient stages, although over the past few years its use has expanded, both as a primary treatment modality and as an adjunct to conventional therapies. This article gives a detailed overview of the recent literature regarding the merits of stereotactic radiosurgery to pineal region tumors, and offers guidelines for the practicing neurosurgeon and neuro-oncologist for the incorporation of radiosurgery into the clinical management of these difficult lesions.
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