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Leksell Gamma Knife® PerfexionTM has taken radiosurgery to a new level of accuracy, precision and efficiency. This technology uses radiation beams rather than traditional neurosurgical instruments to successfully treat a variety of neurological problems. Gamma Knife radiosurgery is a safe, effective and non-invasive treatment for tumors and vascular malformations of the brain, as well as certain functional disorders. |
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Unlike conventional surgery:
Gamma Knife radiosurgery can treat brain tumors and vascular malformations while sparing adjacent healthy, normal brain tissues. This is due to the ability of the Gamma Knife to focus a large number of radiation beams on a precisely defined target volume. Because of the very rapid fall-off of radiation dose outside the target volume with radiosurgery, the surrounding brain tissue receives very little radiation exposure. This extreme localization of radiation dose to within the target volume greatly reduces the risks of Gamma Knife radiosurgery compared to conventional radiation treatment or brain surgery. The radiosurgery treatment itself typically lasts less than an hour and involves minimal patient discomfort. Patients typically return home after treatment. And can resume pre-surgery activities within a short time. Notice: The information contained on this website is intended to supplement information patients receive from their physicians regarding their medical conditions. The patient's physician is the optimal source of information regarding a patient's specific medical situation. Questions regarding the patient's medical conditions and their optimal treatment should be directed to the patient's physician. |
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