What is Gamma Knife treatment?
The Leksell Gamma Knife is a ground-breaking piece of equipment used to treat brain tumours and certain brain conditions. It directs radiation beams to a specific point in the brain without the need to cut into the skin. Because it's non-invasive and so exact it can treat tumours previously considered inoperable due to the high risk of complications, such as those near in or near the brain stem and other deep-seated lesions.
Unlike conventional radiation therapy, its precision means healthy brain tissue shouldn't be affected by the radiation. It's accurate to within 0.5mm and one treatment is usually enough. This can reduce the overall dose of unwanted radiation by up to 100 times compared to other treatments. As side effects are minimal, people who've had Gamma Knife treatment can often go home the same day.
Unlike conventional radiation therapy, its precision means healthy brain tissue shouldn't be affected by the radiation. It's accurate to within 0.5mm and one treatment is usually enough. This can reduce the overall dose of unwanted radiation by up to 100 times compared to other treatments. As side effects are minimal, people who've had Gamma Knife treatment can often go home the same day.
How does Gamma Knife treatment work?
In this video, Mr Ian Sabin, Consultant Neurosurgeon, explains how Gamma Knife works and what conditions it can be used to help treat at The London Gamma Knife Centre.
The Gamma Knife has a proven track record over 30 years and has become the gold standard for the treatment of many benign tumours which would previously have required surgery and also for multiple brain metastases previously considered untreatable.
Mr Ian Sabin, Consultant Neurosurgeon
What can Gamma Knife treat?
Found out how Gamma Knife technology is undertaken at HCA UK. The Gamma Knife can be used as part of a treatment programme for acoustic neuroma, meningioma and brain tumours.
Our Gamma knife location
We're constantly investing in new technology at all our facilities so we can give you the best possible care. The London Gamma Knife Centre at The Wellington Hospital is just one example.
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The London Gamma Knife Centre
Platinum Medical Centre
15 - 17 Lodge Road, St John's Wood
London NW8 7JA
Contact us about Gamma Knife treatment
Any questions about gamma knife treatment, or would you like to make an appointment? You can call or email us and we'll be happy to help.
020 3553 2432