Radiosurgery is performed at the Illinois Neurological Institute using two distinct technologies, Gamma Knife and CyberKnife. While initial evaluations take place in the INI Radiosurgery Clinic, CyberKnife treatments are performed at Bloomington's Community Cancer Center.

The CyberKnife is a small linear accelerator mounted on a Kuka industrial robot that delivers a high dose of radiation to a carefully defined target in a single dose or in several fractionated doses. The target is designed with the use of thin CT films and merged MR images. The treatment can be delivered with great accuracy because the position of the patient is constantly monitored using x-rays that are compared to the planning CT images. The computer program then alters the robot's position to compensate for small patient movements.

CyberKnife

Consultations
The INI offers consultations for CyberKnife surgery at the weekly radiosurgery clinic held at the Forest Park Building at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center. To determine if CyberKnife radiosurgery may be an option for you, please contact us at 1-866-426-6289 for further information and consultation.

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