UHS introduces Gamma Knife radiosurgery for effective, safe neurologic care
At UHS, our commitment to offering comprehensive, state-of-the-art treatment options is a top priority. We believe in empowering patients to make the best decisions for their health when faced with a life-threatening diagnoses.
UHS Neurosurgery now offers Gamma Knife radiosurgery for patients with certain brain diseases and disorders. This revolutionary technique delivers highly-focused beams of gamma radiation to target abnormal tissues in the brain without the need for a traditional surgical incision. Unlike conventional brain surgery, Gamma Knife treatment is noninvasive, significantly reducing the risks and recovery times associated with surgery.
In partnership with SUNY Upstate Medical University, our UHS Neurosurgery team performs the procedures in Syracuse, New York. Simone Betchen, MD, UHS’ Chief of Neurosciences and attending neurosurgeon, says, “Gamma Knife radiosurgery treatment provides us an additional treatment option for our patients who need comprehensive neurologic cancer care and allows patients to receive the most advanced care available close to home.”
The precision of Gamma Knife allows doctors to treat tumors with remarkable accuracy, sparing and minimizing damage to surrounding healthy brain tissue. Some conditions that may benefit from Gamma Knife treatment include benign and malignant brain tumors, arteriovenous malformations and trigeminal neuralgia. Patients typically undergo the procedure in an outpatient setting, and many can return to their normal daily activities within a day or two, without the need for hospitalization or lengthy recovery periods.
We are committed to providing high-quality care for our patients. Gamma Knife technology is backed by decades of research and success in neurosurgery. With a high success rate in stopping tumor growth and, in some cases, even shrinking tumors, we are confident this new addition to our services will provide our patients with a superior option for brain tumor treatment.
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