Gamma Knife Ünity was opened at Pamukkale Üniversity (PAU) Hospital

With the device provided through a service purchase agreement, brain tumors can be treated without the need for surgery.

News Center / DENİZLİHABER / Thursday, August 25, 2016, 15:54

A Gamma Knife device was provided to the university hospital with the service procurement contract signed in March last year by the Rector of the University of California and the former administrators of the hospital and Mahir Manisalı, the Executive Director of the Özem Medical Company, and the established facility became operational.

The first application of this technique was applied to a patient who was being followed up for brain tümörü. Prof. Dr. Feridun Acar, Head of the Department of Neurosurgery, stated that Gamma Knife is an important service for patients in Denizli and other provinces.

What is Gamma KNIFE?

Gamma Knife, which is used for the treatment of brain tumors without the need for surgery, is a radiosurgery method that does not require general anesthesia and intensive care. After a single session of Gamma Knife treatment, most patients can usually go home the same day.

The Gamma Knife, which is used for the treatment of brain tümörs without the need for surgery, is a tried and scientifically proven radiosurgery technique. With Gamma Knife, brain tumors smaller than 3.5 cm can be treated quickly and bloodlessly without the need for delicate and risky surgical procedures. Gamma Knife treatment, in which general anesthesia is not applied, is completed in a few hours and most patients can usually return to their daily life the day after the treatment.