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How the CyberKnife Works
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the CyberKnife System works.
The CyberKnife® Robotic Radiosurgery System is a non-invasive alternative to surgery for the treatment of tumors anywhere in the body. The treatment – which delivers high doses of radiation to tumors with extreme accuracy – offers new hope to patients who have inoperable or surgically complex tumors, or who may be looking for an alternative to surgery.
The CyberKnife System uses image-guidance and computer controlled robotics to deliver multiple beams of high-energy radiation to the tumor from virtually any direction. Designed to treat tumors anywhere in the body with sub-millimeter accuracy, the CyberKnife System tracks the tumor’s position, detects any tumor or patient movement and automatically corrects the treatment delivery. This outpatient procedure does not require anesthesia or invasive stabilizing frames. Most patients experience minimal recovery time and can return to normal activities almost immediately.
CyberKnife patient benefits:
- Pain-free
- Non-invasive
- No anesthesia necessary
- Outpatient basis
- Quick recovery, almost immediate return to normal activities
- No invasive head or body frame required
- No need to hold your breath during treatment
For a detailed explanation of what to expect during your entire treatment process click here.
