Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic radiosurgery, also known as radiation surgery, radiosurgery, and stereotaxic radiosurgery, is used to treat brain tumours and other neurological conditions that are unsuitable for conventional surgery. In this procedure, x-ray beams are used to alter or destroy the DNA of cells in unconventional regions, making them unable to replicate and grow.
At Apollo Cancer Centre, Hyderabad, we are the premier destination for stereotactic radiosurgery in Hyderabad. Our advanced facilities and expert medical team are dedicated to providing best-in-class and innovative treatment options for patients requiring stereotactic radiosurgery.
Types of Stereotactic Radiosurgery Methods
- Gamma Knife: The Gamma Knife is an effective treatment methodology where highly precise beams of gamma rays target a specific area afflicted by disease or abnormal growth.
- Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy: This method utilises advanced image guidance to accurately identify the precise three-dimensional position of a tumour, enabling radiation to be targeted more precisely towards cancer cells.
- Proton Therapy: Proton therapy is an advanced and highly precise radiation treatment for malignancies. It delivers more energy directly to the tumour while limiting radiation exposure to adjacent healthy tissue.
- Linear Accelerator: A linear accelerator customises high-energy x-rays or electrons to fit around the edges of a tumour, effectively eliminating cancer cells while conserving healthy tissue. It has several safety elements that assure the correct distribution of prescribed doses for optimal performance.
Conditions Treated Through Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Cancerous brain tumours
- Benign brain tumours
- Brain abnormalities
- Nasopharyngeal cancer
- Non-small-cell lung cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
Pre-Surgery Care
- Please ensure you disclose all medications you are currently taking to your doctor. They will evaluate whether any of them could potentially interfere with the procedure and may recommend discontinuing them if necessary.
- Make sure you have confirmed if there was any previous treatment or any surgical procedure done for a similar or different condition so that the doctor will thoroughly go through the diagnostic procedure and make sure whether there is any implant or not.
- Avoid smoking before 3 months before the procedure.
- After reviewing your medical history, daily habits, medications, and physical examination, different anaesthesia options will be discussed with you.
- Stay hydrated and eat an adequate meal until one day before surgery to ensure maximum healing.
Post-Surgery Care
- Continuous monitoring of body vitals such as blood insulin level, blood pressure, heart rate, and blood investigations.
- An appropriate diet should be maintained with regular exercise.
- Adequate consumption of water to remain hydrated.
- Consult a doctor for regular checkups post-surgery.
- Take the prescribed medication properly and consult a doctor if there are any side effects.
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