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Medical Mondays: Gamma Knife Radiosurgery

February 29, 2016

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On this week’s Medical Mondays video, learn about Gamma Knife® radiosurgery, one of the most precise, powerful, and proven treatments for brain disorders. This painless, non-surgical procedure uses hundreds of highly focused radiation beams to target tumors and lesions within the brain. During its 28-year history at UPMC, Gamma Knife radiosurgery has proven effective for more than 13,750 patients.

Here, you’ll also learn about:

Conditions treated with Gamma Knife radiosurgery
Recovery after Gamma Knife radiosurgery
Traditional and radiation therapy vs. Gamma Knife radiosurgery

To learn more about Gamma Knife radiosurgery at UPMC, call 1-877-986-9862 or visit our department website.

February 25, 2016

What Is Gamma Knife Radiosurgery?

Gamma Knife radiosurgery uses highly precise and focused radiation beams that affect only the tumor or other problems, not surrounding healthy tissue. Learn more about this non-invasive approach for treating brain tumors and lesions.Learn More
February 19, 2016

Radiosurgery Treatment Options

Gamma Knife radiosurgery relies on sophisticated imaging, like MRI and CT, and computer programming, to accurately target the tumor, nerves, or blood vessels. Learn more about the two main types of radiosurgery treatment.Learn More
February 28, 2016

Recovery After Gamma Knife Radiosurgery

One of the main benefits of Gamma Knife radiosurgery is the lack of complications, no required incisions, and no long recovery time that may come with traditional surgery. Read more about recovery following Gamma Knife radiosurgery.Learn More
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February 26, 2016

What Conditions Does Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Treat?

Gamma Knife radiosurgery is used to treat an array of brain conditions. Read more about what conditions respond well to this treatment approach.Learn More
February 27, 2016

Why Choose Gamma Knife Over Radiation Therapy and Surgery?

Gamma Knife radiosurgery appeals to patients who prefer a short duration of treatment, a less-invasive procedure, and who may not be a candidate for traditional surgery. Read more about how Gamma Knife radiosurgery compares to other treatment options.Learn More
May 7, 2014

Brain Cancer vs. Benign Tumors

Learn more about benign and malignant brain tumors and how Gamma Knife radiosurgery can be used as a treatment approach.Learn More