Gamma Knife Treatment for Brain Tumors

Gamma Knife is a highly advanced radiosurgery technique used in the treatment of brain tumors. Without the need for open surgery, focused gamma rays are directed precisely at the tumor to destroy abnormal cells. This method is especially effective for deep or hard-to-reach brain tumors, offering a safe alternative to traditional surgery.

What is Gamma Knife Treatment for Brain Tumors?

Gamma Knife is an advanced radiosurgery device that allows for the treatment of brain tumors and certain neurological conditions without surgical intervention. Despite its name, there is no actual “knife” or cutting involved.

The treatment is completed in a single session and works by directing hundreds of low-dose radiation beams precisely to the tumor. Healthy brain tissues are protected while only the targeted area is affected.

Advantages of Gamma Knife Treatment

Non-Surgical and Bloodless: No incisions are made, eliminating the risk of infection.
Quick Procedure: Typically completed in a single session.
High Precision: Targets the tumor with millimetric accuracy while preserving surrounding tissues.
No Hospital Stay Required: Most patients are discharged the same day.
Fast Return to Daily Life: Recovery time is minimal.
Painless: The procedure is pain-free and usually does not require general anesthesia.

Recovery Process After Gamma Knife Treatment

The recovery process after Gamma Knife treatment is generally comfortable for most patients.

Post-treatment:

Patients are usually discharged the same day. Mild headache or fatigue may occur, but symptoms are temporary.

Rest is recommended for the first few days; patients can then return to normal life.

Tumor shrinkage or control is evaluated through follow-up imaging over the next few months.

Regular follow-ups are scheduled by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Güner Menekşe and his team.

About Assoc. Prof. Dr. Güner Menekşe

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Güner Menekşe is a specialist in neurosurgery with extensive experience in Gamma Knife radiosurgery. As one of the few practitioners of this advanced treatment in Turkey, Dr. Menekşe is dedicated to offering his patients a comfortable, fast, and successful treatment experience.

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