The procedure's many benefits as a non-invasive treatment modality fuel both physician and patient allegiance, making it the treatment of choice for conditions that meet established criteria. The patient benefits of this non-invasive procedure are unquestionable. Because there is no incision, the risk of surgical complications is greatly reduced. The procedure itself is virtually painless. The need for general anesthesia, with its uncomfortable side effects and potential risks, is eliminated.
Most patients require only a local anesthetic combined with a mild sedative.
The precision of Gamma Knife radiosurgery and its ability to reach lesions in inaccessible or functionally critical areas minimizes any negative effects on surrounding tissue. For patients of advanced age or who have an illness that might preclude traditional surgery, Gamma Knife radiosurgery is an excellent alternative. The procedure affords patients a high level of convenience and peace of mind. Most patients return home the same day as treatment and are able to resume normal activities the day after surgery. A cost-effective technique Conventional neurosurgery often results in lengthy hospital stays, expensive medications and in some cases, months of rehabilitation.