Introduction to CyberKnife® Radiosurgery

The CyberKnife® System is a non-invasiveAny test or technique that does not involve penetration of the skin. The term 'non-invasive' may also describe tumours that do not invade surrounding tissues. robotic radiosurgery instrument that is revolutionising the way cancers are treated.

The key to CyberKnife® surgery is the delivery of the right dose of radiationEnergy in the form of waves or particles, including radio waves, X-rays and gamma rays. to a very precise area whilst minimising the damaging effects on normal tissueA group of cells with a similar structure and a specialised function.. 

What makes the CyberKnife® System unique is that it can be used in many cases as an alternative to conventional invasive surgery.  It is so accurate that it is now possible to treat tumours previously thought to be untreatable.  See conditions treatable with CyberKnife®.  In addition, major operations such as lung and liver resections, removal of pancreasA gland behind the stomach that produces digestive enzymes and the hormones insulin and glucagon, which together regulate glucose levels in the blood. and prostatectomySurgical removal of the prostate, a gland that surrounds the urethra near the bladder. now have a viableCapable of survival. alternative with CyberKnife®.

CyberKnife® is in clinical use throughout the world with over 100,000 patient treatments conducted to date.