How it works
Around 200 beams of gamma radiation converge on the target. Each beam is weak, but together they deliver a high dose to the tumor while sparing surrounding brain tissue.
Common uses
- Brain metastases.
- Benign tumors such as vestibular schwannomas (acoustic neuromas), meningiomas and some pituitary adenomas.
- Arteriovenous malformations.
- Trigeminal neuralgia and other selected functional disorders.
What leading Chinese hospitals offer
Huashan Hospital and Beijing Tiantan Hospital, ranked second and first nationally for neurosurgery, run long-established radiosurgery services within their neurosurgery departments, so radiosurgery, microsurgery and radiotherapy are weighed together for each patient.
Cost
Costs depend on the diagnosis, the hospital and the treatment plan. Send us your records for a personalized estimate.
Where it is available
Huashan Hospital, Fudan University
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gamma Knife surgery painful?
There is no incision. A head frame or mask keeps the head still, and local anesthetic is used where a frame is attached. Most patients go home the same day or the next day.
How soon does it work?
Radiosurgery works gradually. Tumor control or closure of a malformation is assessed with MRI over months to years.