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Advantage
& Outcome
Compared with conventional open surgery, Leksell Gamma Knife
treatments allow patients to return to their pre-operative
lifestyle quickly. Gamma Knife surgery is also cost-effective.
When compared with conventional craniotamy, cost reductions
of 30-70% have been reported.
The major advantages are:
Non-invasive
It is surgery without incision. Gamma rays are focused at
the abnormal lesion without affecting the adjacent normal
brain tissues. Shaving of hair is not required
Faster recovery
Patients undergoing Gamma Knife treatment can return at least
to their pre-operative lifestyle almost immediately, compared
to 4-6 weeks of convalescence required for those who undergo
conventional surgery.
Good results with safety
The treatment gives results comparable to conventional open
surgery. Further there is no risk of infection or bleeding
in the brain and it has far fewer complications compared to
open surgery.
Established clinical track record
Gamma Knife treatment is supported by over 30 years of well
documented researches evaluation and clinical use.
It is approved by the FDA in the United States of America.
There are numerous publications in peer-reviewed medical journals
on its use and results.
Shorter hospital stay
Gamma Knife treatment is accomplished within a brief time
frame. The usual hospital stay for Gamma Knife treatment is
one night, usually with no associated convalescence period.
Most patients resume their normal activities upon hospital
discharge.
State-of-the-art-technology
The Gamma Knife has no moving parts, except the couch which
provides inherent safety, stability, accuracy, reliability
and reproducibility. Complex treatments can be delivered routinely
with confidence and high accuracy. Hence, reliability and
the patient's safety are ensured.
Cost effectiveness
The costs of the single procedure, professional fees and hospitalisation
are often 30 to 70 percent less than conventional surgery.
The only treatment
This surgery can be especially useful for those patients who
are not suitable for standard surgical techniques due to illness
or advanced age. In many neurological cases, the Gamma Knife
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