Stereotactic radiosurgery

This program offers bloodless surgery to the brain. It entails focused radiation beams (either X-rays or gamma-rays) precisely delivered to the desired brain area with minimal scatter to the surrounding normal brain. It is usually a same day or overnight procedure. The high precision using 3D computerized guidance and high energy intersecting beams allows for highly effective and accurate treatment that is considered “surgical”.

Stereotactic radiosurgery may be used as the primary treatment for a condition or may be used in conjunction with other treatments, such as conventional surgery or embolization (injection of particles or materials directly into blood vessels through a tiny catheter). Radiosurgery may be used to treat tumors of the brain, including benign tumors like acoustic neuromas, meningiomas and pituitary tumors. Radiosurgery can also be utilized for the treatment of malignant brain tumors, such as glioblastoma and metastatic tumors. Additionally, radiosurgery can be used to treat some movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor, helping to restore functionality in select patients. Lastly, Radiosurgery can be used to treat trigeminal neuralgia, a potentially debilitating facial pain disorder.