Kevin M. McGrail

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Kevin M. McGrail is a leading figure in stereotactic radiosurgery, with a research focus on optimizing non-invasive radiation treatments for complex intracranial conditions. His work has significantly advanced the use of image-guided, frameless technologies to treat both benign and malignant brain lesions. Dr. McGrail’s most cited study, "Five Fraction Image-Guided Radiosurgery for Primary and Recurrent Meningiomas" (26 citations), established a critical protocol for fractionated treatment of meningiomas, demonstrating how delivering radiation over five sessions reduces the risk of symptomatic peritumoral edema—a major complication of single-dose radiosurgery. This approach has become a standard for managing large or critically located tumors near cranial nerves and sinuses. He further expanded the field with his multicenter retrospective study on frameless robotic radiosurgery for intracranial arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) (12 citations), providing key evidence that CT-guided, frameless systems offer a safe and effective alternative to traditional frame-based, catheter-angiography methods. By pioneering these less invasive techniques, Dr. McGrail has improved treatment tolerability and expanded therapeutic options for patients with challenging neurosurgical conditions, solidifying his reputation as an innovator in precision radiation oncology.