Gamma Knife Radiosurgery in Hyderabad: Revolutionizing Brain Surgery

Hyderabad has also become a center of excellence for cutting-edge medical technologies over the past few years, with Gamma Knife radiosurgery taking the lead in transforming brain therapy. This highly advanced, non-surgical treatment provides patients with a safer and more accurate option than conventional brain surgery.

Gamma Knife radiosurgery is a type of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) that involves delivering extremely precise gamma radiation beams to treat several brain conditions without making an incision. It has nothing to do with a physical knife; rather, it involves 192 or more accurately focused gamma rays that all meet at a single point in the brain, essentially treating the targeted tissue without harming the healthy tissue around it. ^[1]

One of the greatest advantages of Gamma Knife radiosurgery is that it is a non-invasive procedure. Patients do not face the complications of open brain surgery, including infections, bleeding, and prolonged recovery periods. The treatment is usually done in one session, and the patient can go home the same day and be back to normal activities within one or two days.

Gamma Knife radiosurgery is effective in treating a range of neurological conditions, including:

• Brain Tumors: Both benign and malignant tumors, such as meningiomas, acoustic neuromas, and pituitary adenomas.

• Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs): Abnormal tangles of blood vessels in the brain.

• Trigeminal Neuralgia: A chronic pain condition affecting the trigeminal nerve in the face.

• Brain Metastases: Cancer that has spread to the brain from other parts of the body. ^[2]

Hyderabad's healthcare centers have adopted Gamma Knife technology, making it possible for patients to utilize the latest treatment facilities. Hospitals with the newest Gamma Knife systems ensure high accuracy in the location of brain lesions without affecting healthy tissues to a great extent. This has made Hyderabad a prime destination for patients opting for non-surgical brain treatments.

Patients for Gamma Knife radiosurgery in Hyderabad are satisfied with the procedure, reporting minimum discomfort and rapid recovery. The accuracy of the procedure minimizes the risk of side effects of regular radiation therapy, including cognitive impairment or hair loss.

Gamma Knife radiosurgery is considered a milestone in the treatment of intricate brain disorders. Its non-surgical nature, combined with high accuracy and rapid recovery, provides patients in Hyderabad and more broadly a safer and more effective option compared to conventional brain surgery. With advancements in technology, Gamma Knife radiosurgery is only going to take on a more critical role in neurosurgical practice.

References:

1. Koga T, Shin M, Saito N. Role of γ knife radiosurgery in neurosurgery: past and future perspectives. Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo). 2010;50(9):737-48. doi: 10.2176/nmc.50.737. PMID: 20885108.

2. Medical Advisory Secretariat. Gamma knife: an evidence-based analysis. Ont Health Technol Assess Ser. 2002;2(2):1-22. Epub 2002 May 1. PMID: 23074439; PMCID: PMC3387771.

(Input from various sources)

(Rehash/Sakshi Thakar/MSM)