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Howdoes the Gamma Knife® work?
The Gamma
Knife treatment
procedure is
simple, painless and
straightforward.
Why do physicians recommend Gamma Knife® Perfexion
TM
?
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It has proven clinical results
—More than 3,000 publications document the positive outcomes and results.
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It’s a noninvasive technique
—This means the patient can usually return to their normal lifestyle the day after treatment.
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Gamma Knife® radiosurgery is constantly evolving
—New indications are being researched, and the excellent results have
led to increasing acceptance. This leads to more treatments, and a greater need for Gamma Knife® systems.
•
Imaging is getting better
—MRI is widespread, and 95 percent of Gamma Knife® procedures are based on MRI. Thus, as MRI
gets better, so does Gamma Knife® radiosurgery.
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Patient awareness
—Patients and their families are more aware of the benefits of Gamma Knife® radiosurgery as compared
to other techniques, and more patients are referred to Gamma Knife® treatment. This includes both doctor and self-referrals.