Alberto de la Zerda
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242
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About
Alberto de la Zerda is a radiation oncology researcher whose work has significantly advanced the application of robotic stereotactic radiosurgery for thoracic malignancies, particularly lung cancer. His research has centered on the clinical deployment of CyberKnife technology — an image-guided robotic radiosurgery system — as a precise, non-invasive treatment option for patients with early-stage and metastatic lung cancer who are medically inoperable or otherwise unsuitable for conventional surgery. De la Zerda's most influential contributions include landmark studies evaluating the efficacy and safety of CyberKnife-based stereotactic body radiotherapy for Stage I non-small cell lung cancer and pulmonary metastases, with follow-up data extending to 36–41 months demonstrating compelling local control rates. His most cited paper (86 citations) established critical outcome benchmarks for Stage I lung cancer at three years, while his work on lung metastases (55 citations) helped validate CyberKnife as a viable option for oligometastatic disease. Collectively, his publications have garnered over 240 citations, contributing meaningfully to the growing evidence base supporting robotic radiosurgery as a curative-intent treatment modality and influencing clinical protocols at institutions worldwide.
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- 1CyberKnife® Radiosurgery for Stage I Lung Cancer: Results at 36 Months86 citations · 2007
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