How CyberKnife surgery is revolutionizing tumor treatment in India

“CyberKnife radiosurgery is at the forefront of medical innovation, offering hope to patients with conditions previously considered challenging to treat. By employing sophisticated robotics and real-time imaging, it delivers highly targeted radiation with pinpoint accuracy, sparing surrounding healthy tissues and minimizing side effects,” said Dr. Aditya Gupta, Director of Neurosurgery and CyberKnife at Artemis Hospital Gurugram. told.

“CyberKnife radiosurgery has changed the landscape of cancer treatment, providing a ray of hope to people battling complex conditions,” he said. Artemis becomes the first hospital in India to cross 1,500 CyberKnife radio surgeries. The use of CyberKnife technology, especially in India, remains limited despite its significant benefits. Depending on the type, size, location of the tumor, the patient should be carefully selected for better and improved outcomes.

“CyberKnife has the ability to deliver radiation in short periods of time (fewer sessions) with submillimeter accuracy and its continuous imaging (real-time imaging) ensures that radiation is precisely directed at the tumor, even if the patient moves or There should be minor changes in it. Tumor position due to breathing or other physical processes. It is effective in treating a variety of tumors including those of the brain, spine, lung, liver and pancreas. Its versatility makes it a valuable tool in the treatment arsenal for many types of tumors. CyberKnife represents a transformative leap in radiation treatment, offering unparalleled precision, adaptability and minimal invasiveness,” said Dr. Anita Malik, Radiation Oncologist, Fortis Noida.

“CyberKnife specifically focuses on cancer cells and thus minimizes damage to surrounding healthy tissues. Its role in cancer treatment includes treating tumors at various locations, especially those tumors that are considered challenging or inaccessible by conventional surgery. Dr Shyam Aggarwal, Chairman of the Department of Medical Oncology, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, told IANS, CyberKnife’s precision helps patients with brain, lung, bone, liver tumors etc as it spares healthy tissues and reduces side effects for the patients. Reduces.

Dr Aditya said the most notable application of CyberKnife has been in the treatment of metastatic cancer in the brain.

“Patients who might otherwise have been subjected to whole brain radiation therapy (WBRT) with its risks and side effects can receive focused CyberKnife radiation therapy. “This is particularly beneficial for treating recurrent lesions, a scenario where WBRT is not feasible due to the risk of exceeding the brain’s tolerance for radiation,” he said.