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Benefits of the Gamma Knife
The benefits of the Gamma Knife impact all concerned; physicians, patients,
hospitals and society as a whole. These benefits are derived from its unique non-invasive
nature, minimal hospitalization requirements, affordable cost and impressive long-term
results.
Reduced Health Risk
Gamma Knife radiosurgery requires no incision, thereby eliminating the
risk of infection associated with open craniotomy. Other risks that are eliminated
include potential damage to healthy tissue and adverse reaction to general anesthesia.
The Gamma Knife design and advance treatment planning software ensure that only
abnormal tissue is treated, minimizing injury to the surrounding healthy brain tissue.
Overnight Hospitalization
Conventional neurosurgery requires hospitalization and convalescence, rehabilitation
and restrictions on physical activity are often necessary. Radiosurgery patients
are seldom hospitalized and can resume regular activities within one to two days.
No Hair Loss or Scarring
Gamma Knife radiosurgery treatment is specifically designed to protect
the patient from diffuse exposure to radiation, avoiding disfigurement and scarring
problems associated with neurosurgery.
Predictable Outcomes
The optimal treatment plan is selected and evaluated using sophisticated
software prior to delivery of treatment. Therefore, patients and their families
know what to expect. Data collected worldwide from the experience od other amma
Knife Centers combined with sophisticated computer software programs allows us to
formulate precise treatment plans with predictable outcomes.
Reduced Cost
Radiosurgery provides a cost savings of an estimated 20 to 50 percent when compared to conventional surgery. |
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