Top 7 Reasons You Should Use CyberKnife
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CyberKnife robotic radiosurgery is a new and innovative method of noninvasive surgery. It is performed on patients with inoperable or complex tumors or lesions through beams of high dose radiation. It can get rid of cancerous and noncancerous tumors from anywhere in the body including, but not limited to, the head, neck, spine, lung, skull base and prostate. More than 70,000 patients worldwide have been successfully treated with CyberKnife, providing a new sense of hope for people around the country. If you are suffering from lesions or tumors, below are the top seven reasons you should consider using CyberKnife.
- Superior Accuracy and Precision
CyberKnife’s revolutionary technology continually tracks your movement and pinpoints your tumor’s location using an image-guided system before radiation is emitted. The cameras also allow your doctors to view the tumor or lesion, letting the robotic arm of the system to precisely target the radiation to the tumor, without exposing any nearby tissues.
- Frameless System
Unlike traditional radiosurgery, CyberKnife technology is a frameless system. Rather than invasive metal frames and immobilizing skull pins, the CyberKnife system uses the skeletal structure of the body as a reference point for determining the tumor position throughout the procedure. This frameless system also helps avoid pain, headache, nausea, and the risk of infection commonly seen with conventional radiosurgery.
- Pain Free
CyberKnife radiosurgery is practically pain free. No anesthesia or incisions are necessary, and there is no blood loss during the treatment. It’s a noninvasive surgery that is virtually painless.
- Eliminates Post-Surgical Complications
Unlike invasive surgeries – CyberKnife radiosurgeries result in less post-treatment complications, such as hemorrhages or infections.
- No Hospitalization
CyberKnife treatment is shorter compared to open surgery or traditional radiation therapy. Most treatment plans only require 1-5 visits, ranging about 30-90 minutes. You can walk in and out the same day, not having to take more time off of work.
- Shorter Recovery Time
A great benefit of CyberKnife radiosurgery is that there is little to no recovery time involved. You can immediately return to daily activities right after the procedure, instead of going through a grueling recovery process.
- Improved Quality of Life
The CyberKnife system improves the lives of many patients. It provides you another option if you are fighting against cancer and a sense of renewed hope. If your tumor was deemed inoperable before through invasive surgery, CyberKnife technology makes you eligible for treatment again and allows you to resume a normal life.
If you are a patient of SUA, we provide this revolutionary treatment option just for you. With CyberKnife technology, we can help you receive the care you deserve and meet your individual needs. Contact us today for more information on this noninvasive procedure.