What Are The Advantages Of Gamma Knife Radiosurgery?
Gamma Knife surgery is different from conventional radiation therapy of the brain because it is only directed to the target and spares unnecessary treatment of adjacent, normal brain. It differs because only a one day treatment is required rather than many treatments over several weeks and can be repeated if needed. It can be used in conjunction with conventional surgery as a boost and can be used in previously inoperable cases.
Related Questions
- Do neurosurgeons performing gamma stereotactic radiosurgery (gamma knife) qualify as authorized users (AUs) with regard to the 64E-5.637(6), FAC, requirement for an AU to be physically present throughout the entire patient treatment involving the unit?
- What are the advantages and benefits of Gamma Knife Radiosurgery compared to conventional brain surgery?
- How is CyberKnife® different from other robotic radiosurgery systems, like Gamma Knife or TomoTherapy?
