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감마나이프 방사선수술 · Gamma Knife radiosurgery · Radiotherapy
Gamma Knife radiosurgery
Multiple gamma-ray beams are focused precisely on a small lesion in the brain, finishing in a single session with no open surgery. Often used for small lesions such as brain metastases, acoustic neuroma and meningioma. Asan Medical Center in Seoul introduced the Gamma Knife in 1990, the first in Asia, and in 2010 became the first in Korea to complete 5,000 cases.
Background: Asan Medical Center in Seoul introduced the Gamma Knife in 1990, the first in Asia, and in 2010 became the first in Korea to complete 5,000 cases; the hospital says 91% of patients had a satisfactory result[1]
| Advantages | Limitations |
|---|---|
| No open skull surgery; Usually done in one session; you can go home the next day | Only suitable for smaller lesions; It takes several months for the effect to show |
Used for
Offered at
Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Seoul National University Hospital, Samsung Medical Center, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University, Korea University Anam Hospital