Radical stereotactic radiosurgery with real-time tumor motion tracking in the treatment of small peripheral lung tumors.

Background: Recent developments in radiotherapeutic technology have resulted in a new approach to treating patients with localized lung cancer. We report preliminary clinical outcomes using stereotactic radiosurgery with real-time tumor motion tracking to treat small peripheral lung tumors.

Methods: Eligible patients were treated over a 24-month period and followed for a minimum of 6 months.