Martin S. Weinhous
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3
Total Citations
327
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3
About
Martin S. Weinhous is a pioneering figure in radiation oncology, best known for his foundational work in stereotactic radiosurgery and image-guided radiation therapy. His research centers on the development of precise, non-invasive techniques to treat tumors, particularly in the lung. Weinhous made a landmark contribution with his phase I trial on stereotactic radiosurgery for lung tumors (2003, 313 citations), which demonstrated the feasibility and safety of delivering high-dose radiation to moving targets, opening new avenues for treating early-stage lung cancer. He also played a key role in advancing robotic image-directed radiation therapy (IDRT) at the Cleveland Clinic, where his team experimentally validated a system combining a robotic linear accelerator with machine vision to track and treat tumors in real time (2002, 10 citations). Additionally, his work on tracking lung tumors with the CyberKnife (2001, 4 citations) helped refine motion management strategies critical for thoracic radiotherapy. Weinhous’s contributions have had a lasting impact on the field, enabling more accurate, less invasive cancer treatments and inspiring subsequent innovations in adaptive radiotherapy.
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Top Papers
- 1Stereotactic radiosurgery for lung tumors: preliminary report of a phase I trial313 citations · 2003
- 2Experimental evaluation of a robotic image-directed radiation therapy system10 citations · 2002
- 3The accuracy of tracking lung tumors with the cyberknife4 citations · 2001