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Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Radiotherapy
Apollo Hospitals has achieved groundbreaking results with Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) in South Asia. SRS is a widely accepted, cost-effective and non-invasive radiation technique employed to treat various types of intracranial lesions like Arteriovenous Malformations, Meningiomas and Acoustic Schwannomas. This is usually recommended when the risks involved with open surgery are higher. This procedure enables deep-seated lesions to be visualised, analysed and treated precisely.
Ushering in another new era in healthcare, the Apollo Hospitals Group has introduced the most advanced CyberKnife® Robotic Radio Surgery System in Asia Pacific. The world’s first and only robotic radiosurgery system designed to treat tumors anywhere in the body with sub-millimeter accuracy.An innovation in the treatment of cancer, a breakthrough technology, a non-invasive alternative to surgery, the CyberKnife® brings an unparalleled approach to treating inoperable tumors. Patients who previously had no options or only high-risk options for treatment now have a safer alternative. Click here to know more about CyberKnife
The Linear Accelerator assisted Stereotactic Radio Surgery is a widely accepted form of treatment and is extremely cost-effective. Through this procedure, deep-seated lesions can be treated precisely. The above form of treatment is available at only a few institutions in the country, with the Apollo Speciality Hospitals being the first among them.
Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
This is a powerful imaging technique that holds great promise in the diagnosis and treatment of many diseases, particularly cancer. A non-invasive test, the PET scan accurately images the cellular function of the human body. In a single PET scan, the entire body can be examined. PET scanning provides a more complete picture, making it easier for the doctor to diagnose problems, determine the extent of disease, prescribe treatment, and track progress.
Linear Accelerators (LINAC)
Linear Accelerators (LINAC) is the state-of-the-art equipment used for external beam radiotherapy. The Multileaf Collimator (MLC) with Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) are the latest developments in accuracy and precision, resulting in optimum radiation.
High Dose Rate Micro Selectron Brachytherapy unit, Computerized 3D treatment planning system for both traditional and inverse planning, and Permanent Isotope Implementation are the other latest developments.
The hospital also provides Prostate Brachytherapy for treating early carcinoma of the prostate. The Centre uses the lodine 125 Seed Implant Technique. This treatment procedure requires only short hospitalization and in terms of convenience, it scores over the conventional Radical Prostatectomy or the conventional External Beam radiotherapy.
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