Is Gamma Knife treatment safe?
The Gamma Knife allows non-invasive brain surgery to be performed with extreme precision while sparing healthy tissues surrounding the targeted treatment area. Also, because surgical incision is not required, the risks usually involved with open brain surgery, such as hemorrhage or infection, may be reduced. Hospitalization and recovery time are minimal. While individual patient outcomes may vary, patients may resume their normal pre-surgery lifestyle within a few days.
The Gamma Knife allows non-invasive brain surgery to be performed with extreme precision while sparing healthy tissues surrounding the targeted treatment area. Also, because neither a surgical incision nor general anesthesia is required, the risks usually involved with open brain surgery, such as hemorrhage or infection, may be reduced. Hospitalization is rarely required and recovery time is minimal. While individual patient outcomes may vary, patients may resume their normal pre-surgery lifestyle within a few days.