Application Detail

Status

Open

Description of Medical Service

Robotic image-guided stereotactic precise beam radiotherapy is a form of image guided radiation therapy (IGRT), which aims to better target and provide accurate delivery of external beam radiotherapy (EBRT)* to a tumour site – thereby reducing radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissue. It utilises information collected from x-rays, computerised tomography, ultrasound or similar imaging technologies as part of the planning and delivery of a course of EBRT.

* EBRT is a cancer treatment that delivers high-energy radiation to tumor sites with the primary goal is stopping the division of tumor cells.

Description of Medical Condition

Patients with peripherally-located or centrally-located non-metastasised non-small cell lung cancer that is either T1 or T2 and N0, M0, up to 5cm maximum diameter (Stage 1 NSCLC), and who are not suitable or refuse surgery.

Reason for Application

New MBS item

Medical Service Type

Investigative

Previous Application Number

1158

Associated Documentation

Application Form

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PICO Confirmation

Please see MSAC Application 1158

Assessment Report

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Public Summary Document

Public Summary Document (PDF 338 KB)
Public Summary Document (Word 124 KB)

Meetings for this Application

PASC

14 to 15 September 2011
1 to 2 December 2011

ESC

11 to 12 October 2012
12 to 13 February 2015

MSAC

29 to 30 December 2012
26 to 27 November 2015