At Lehigh Valley Health Network, one procedure to treat brain tumors is Gamma Knife surgery. Gamma Knife surgery occurs while the patient is awake and does not involve an actual knife.
During the Gamma Knife procedure, beams of gamma radiation (electromagnetic energy) are directed at the abnormality within the brain. Medical advances in technology have allowed Gamma Knife Surgery to enhance the way patients are treated and the options available. Precise and accurate Gamma Knife surgery reduces the risks for complications.
Advantages of Gamma Knife:
For additional advantages and more information about Gamma Knife, call 610-402-CARE or check out more information on lvhn.org
