Gamma Knife
Surgery Without An Incision

A clinically proven technology that has brought great advances in the field of neurosurgery, the Gamma Knife is a device that precisely delivers high doses of radiation to tumors and lesions deep within the brain. Because of its proven accuracy, Gamma Knife can be used not only to treat lesions once considered inoperable, but also as a supplement to other methods of treatment.

Radiation is delivered by as many as 201 beams of cobalt-60 radiation that are programmed to pinpoint a tumor, nerve or abnormal blood vessel. Individually, the beams do not damage healthy tissue, but together, they converge precisely on the targeted area with a dose of radiation carefully calculated to reduce, eliminate or deactivate diseased cells. The Gamma Knife is so accurate that it can treat an area with pinpoint accuracy.

This treatment has been used with great success for more than 30 years, with numerous modifications and advances over this period of time. Numerous research studies support the accuracy, efficiency and safety of Gamma Knife technology.

Gamma Knife is Safe, fast, effective Non-invasive Single-session treatment Reduced risk of side effects Cost-effective Covered by most insurance plans and Medicare