Gamma Knife surgery is recognized worldwide as the preferred treatment for brain tumors, arteriovenous malformations, and brain dysfunctions, such as trigeminal neuralgia. It is supported by more than 2,500 peer reviewed research articles that are primarily published in neurosurgery journals.
The Gamma Knife offers a non-invasive alternative for many patients for whom traditional brain surgery is not an option. Gamma Knife surgery removes the physical trauma and the majority of risks associated with conventional surgery. This effective single session treatment is done in outpatient surgical setting with periodic follow-up. It has been proven safe over the long term and is recognized and covered by insurance plans.
The same as neurosurgery, the Gamma Knife allows noninvasive cerebral surgery to be performed in one session and with extreme precision, sparing tissues adjacent to the target. Based on preoperative radiological examinations, such as CT scans, MR scans, and angiography, the unit provides highly accurate irradiation of deep-seated targets, using a multitude of collimated beams of ionizing radiation with scalpel-like precision.
Gamma Knife surgery represents a major advance in brain surgery, and in the past decade has changed the landscape within the field of neurosurgery. Its development has enhanced neurosurgical treatments offered to patients with brain tumors and vascular malformations by providing a safe, accurate, and reliable treatment option. Gamma Knife enables patients to undergo a non-invasive form of brain surgery without the consequence of normal surgical risks or having to endure a long hospital stay or subsequent rehabilitation.
How does the Gamma Knife work?
