Gamma Knife Perfexion is a device with 192 radioactive fragments. It treats many brain diseases without surgery. It’s great for tumors in hard-to-reach places like the brain and face. This method doesn’t need surgery, incision, or general anesthesia. It’s perfect when anesthesia isn’t suitable or for serious operations like open brain surgery.
The device focuses 192 gamma rays on the target using 3D software. This way, it treats tumors without harming healthy tissues.
Gamma Knife Perfexion targets tumor tissues in the brain and face. It uses special software to protect healthy tissues. This method is quick and minimally invasive.
The device’s software optimizes the dose and shape of the rays. It uses different combinations to protect healthy tissues.
How is Gamma Knife Perfexion Treatment Applied?
Before treatment, patients get general information. They might get local anesthesia or sedation. A light metal frame mask is placed on their head.
The mask is fixed with screws at four points. Then, the patient undergoes MRI or angiographic examinations in a separate room.
Before treatment, the radiologist and neurosurgeon plan everything. They consider the tumor’s shape, location, and size. The treatment time varies from 15 minutes to 1 hour.
In Which Treatments Is Gamma Knife Perfexion Used?
Gamma Knife Perfexion treats tumors in the brain and face. It delivers high doses of radiation to destroy tumor cells. It’s used for various diseases.
It treats brain tumors, trigeminal neuralgia, AVMs, acoustic neuromas, and trigeminal schwannomas. It’s also used for meningiomas, Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, epilepsy, and more.
Gamma Knife Perfexion is a good option for patients not suitable for surgery. The treatment plan is made by the radiologist and neurosurgeon. They consider the patient’s specific condition.