Cyberknife Surgery

The most advanced and innovative treatment in the field of cancer treatment is Cyberknife. It is World's first non-invasive robotic radio surgery that offers treatment of tumors & lesions.

Now the areas of spine & spinal cord can be easily treated due to the flexibility of the robotic arm. It can deliver highly precise & focused beams of radiation to destroy the lesions/ tumors. 

Symptoms

The conditions in which a Cyberknife surgery may be done are:

• Headache
• Seizures
• Edema
• Necrosis
• Neural tissue injury
• Increased intracranial pressure

Diagnosis

The diagnostic methods performed by a Cyberknife surgery are:

• Physical examinations
• CT Scan 
• MRI
• PET Scan

Treatment

The patient is made to lie down and general anesthesia is administered. The robotic arm moves around the body without touching it to treat the areas affected with tumor.

The process is usually done on an outpatient basis lasting anywhere between 30-90 minutes.

Risks

The risks involved in a Cyberknife surgery are:

• Fatigue
• Rib pain
• Radiation Pneumonitis
• Tissue injury
• Bowel toxicity
• Radiation fibrosis

After Procedure

As it is done on an out-patient basis there is no need for extra care. The patient must avoid driving after the surgery.