Radiosurgery - Frequently Asked Questions

Creator: Dr. Kaushik Bharati
Keywords: Radiosurgery, Radiosurgery faq, frequently asked questions for Radiosurgery, Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy (SABR), Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)

Written by - Dr. Kaushik Bharati, MSc, PhD, FRSPH (London)

Medically Reviewed by - Dr. Santhoshkumar, MBBS

Last Updated on Jul 28, 2021

Q: Which doctor should I consult for radiosurgery?

A: You should consult a Radiation Oncologist (a cancer specialist who treats cancers by radiation therapy)

Q: Is cancer radiosurgery painful?

A: No. This is a non-invasive and virtually painless procedure.

Q: Is Gamma Knife^®surgery always successful?

A: The success rate of Gamma Knife^®surgery is between 70% and 90%.

Q: How long does the Gamma Knife^®proceduretake?

A: The procedure takes between 30 minutes and 3 hours. It depends on the size, shape, and location of the tumor/lesion and the number of radiation doses required.

Q: Which is better - CyberKnife^® or Gamma Knife^®?

A: CyberKnife^®is better. Gamma Knife^®can only treat brain and cervical spine tumors, using a single high dose of radiation, while CyberKnife^®can treat any part of the body.

Published on Dec 04, 2018
Last Updated on Jul 28, 2021

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