Gamma Knife Radiosurgery

For those who fear going under the knife for surgery, there is a procedure called minimally-invasive surgery that uses a small incision instead of a large cut to operate on someone. Gamma Knife Radiosurgery is a minimally-invasive surgical technique for tumors or harmful tissues that does not involve any actual cutting. At North Jersey Brain and Spine Center, our medical staff specializes in procedures like this. Our group of board certified neurosurgeons are dedicated to helping you get better by using the best means necessary.

So what is Gamma Knife Radiosurgery? It is a procedure that involves sending a concentrated beam of gamma radiation at a single spot in order to damage a specific type of harmful tissue without harming the tissue around it. Because we do not cut into the brain in the same nature as a craniotomy, this procedure is considered minimally-invasive. A surgery like this is considered highly beneficial for patients and doctors alike who want to achieve the greatest results with the lowest amount of risk.

The best time to use a surgery like this is when fighting neoplasms such as cancers and tumors. This is because radiation therapy is best for treating harmful tissues such as these. The gamma radiation used in Gamma Knife Surgery kills the harmful cells in order to help the surrounding cells grow and prevent the harmful cells from growing back. When tumors are very small and slow to grow, radiation surgery such as this may be very helpful in preventing malignant tumors in the future.

Gamma Knife Surgery is becoming more and more popular with doctors who are treating non-cancerous conditions because of how low of a risk this surgery causes. With full-scale surgeries, there are many aspects that can go wrong which raises the risk level to a very high point. Gamma Knife Radiosurgery provides patients with a safer-than-usual procedure that is proven to aid them in their fight.

Because every situation is different, we want to make sure that Gamma Knife Radiosurgery is the best option for you. At North Jersey Brain and Spine, we offer consultations with our highly skilled neurosurgery professionals so that you completely understand how the procedure will work. We will also go over different options for you just in case you have a different method in mind.

For more information on North Jersey Brain and Spine or our Gamma Knife Surgery, call us today at (201) 342- 3550.