For patients diagnosed with deep-seated tumors, inoperable brain lesions, or medical conditions that rule out conventional open surgery, **CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery** represents a breakthrough in non-invasive clinical care. Despite the word "knife", the CyberKnife system involves no incisions, no surgical pain, and no anesthesia. Instead, it delivers highly focused radiation beams with sub-millimeter precision directly to tumors.
The Technology Behind CyberKnife Radiosurgery
The CyberKnife system combines a compact linear accelerator mounted on a flexible robotic arm with real-time image guidance software:
- Robotic Flexibility: The robotic arm can move around the patient from hundreds of different angles, delivering radiation beams directly to the tumor while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy organs.
- Real-Time Tracking: The system continuously tracks the patient's movements and breathing patterns during treatment, adjusting the radiation beam dynamically. This eliminates the need for rigid body frames or breath-holding techniques.
- Outpatient Treatment: Treatments are typically completed in 1 to 5 sessions of 30-45 minutes. Patients can return to their hotel or normal daily routines immediately after the session.
Top Radiosurgery Centers and Specialists in Delhi-NCR
Only a select group of advanced tertiary care centers house CyberKnife and high-definition radiosurgery systems:
- Artemis Hospital, Dwarka & Gurugram: Features a state-of-the-art neuro-oncology center. The stereotactic radiosurgery team is led by Dr. Aditya Gupta, a renowned neurosurgeon and radiosurgeon trained at leading centers in the USA and Europe. Learn more about Artemis Hospital.
- BLK-Max Hospital, New Delhi: Houses advanced linear accelerators and a dedicated radiosurgery team for brain, spine, lung, and prostate tumor ablations. Learn more about BLK-Max Hospital.
