How The CyberKnife Works
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The CyberKnife combines two advanced technologies to target tumors with radiation. The system uses an image-guidance system to track and verify tumor location. This system automatically adjusts and compensates for patient movement during treatment. This eliminates the need for the painful head frame that less-advanced radiosurgery systems require.

Combined with the image-guidance system is a multi-joined robotic arm which provides the highest level of maneuverability available. This flexible robotic arm, along with the image-guidance system, makes it possible to access tumors that previously were unreachable – even with conventional surgery.

What Sets CyberKnife Radiosurgery Apart

¢ T4 Accuracy
The CyberKnife is the only radiosurgery treatment system available with T4 or “tight to the tumor” accuracy. This means that only the tumor receives the radiation while healthy tissue nearby is spared.

¢ 100 Percent Frameless
The CyberKnife is the only radiosurgery system that does not require the use of a painful head frame to prevent patient movement during treatment. The combination of the image-guidance system and robotic arm allow the system to compensate for patient movement, sparing patients from the pain and inconvenience associated with the head frame.

¢ Painless Surgery
The CyberKnife allows patients to be treated in a comfortable radiosurgery suite where painless “surgery” is performed with no incisions, no blood loss, no anesthesia and little or no recovery time.

¢ Improved Quality of Life
The simple outpatient CyberKnife procedure allows patients to undergo their treatment and immediately resume normal daily activities.