About Gamma Knife Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Dow University Hospital’s Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Centre is Pakistan’s inaugural public sector facility, equipped with the latest in Gamma Knife to treat brain lesions and functional disorders non-invasively. Distinguished by its status as a non-invasive modality, the Gamma Knife technique eliminates the need for traditional incisions, thereby mitigating associated discomfort and recovery periods. The treatment’s hallmark lies in its capacity to deliver an intense dose of gamma radiation with pinpoint accuracy, ensuring the targeted area is treated while minimizing impact on healthy adjacent tissues. This cutting-edge approach, led by a skilled multidisciplinary team of neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and radiation therapy technologists, ensures targeted treatment with minimal impact on healthy tissue. The center’s commitment to innovation and patient well-being underscores its pivotal role in elevating public healthcare standards.
Dr. Abid Saleem
I am delighted to share the exciting news that Dow University of Health Sciences has successfully introduced the world’s most advanced radiosurgery system, the Gamma Knife ‘Icon,’ dedicated to treating brain cancer and various brain disorders. This groundbreaking installation marks a significant milestone as it is the first time a Gamma Knife has been incorporated into a public hospital in Pakistan, reinforcing our unwavering commitment to providing the community with top-notch healthcare services at an affordable cost.
The Gamma Knife ‘Icon’ is renowned for its remarkable track record, delivering pinpoint accuracy and outstanding outcomes in cases where it is indicated. Its ability to maintain the quality of life for patients with brain tumors, often accomplished in a single session, reflects our dedication to offering cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art facilities to ensure the highest standards of patient care.
Our accomplished team, comprised of experienced neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists, physicists, and radiation therapists, is fully prepared to manage and operate this state-of-the-art facility. I extend my best wishes to each member of the team, and I am confident that their expertise and commitment will contribute significantly to the success of this new initiative. Together, we strive to continue adopting advanced technologies, fostering innovation, and providing quality patient care that meets the evolving healthcare needs of our community.
At Dow University Hospital’s Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Centre, our mission is to provide state-of-the-art, patient-centered Gamma Knife radiosurgery services, setting a new standard in public sector healthcare. Rooted in compassionate care, academic excellence, and innovation, we are dedicated to offering accessible and precise neurosurgical treatment to enhance the well-being of our diverse community.
Internal Analysis
Internally, our center is equipped with the latest Gamma Knife technology, operated by a skilled multidisciplinary team of neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and radiation therapy technologists. Our commitment to innovation and patient well-being underscores our pivotal role in elevating public healthcare standards.
External Analysis
Externally, we recognize the importance of collaboration with neurologists, neurosurgeons, oncologists, general practitioners, and other specialists. By fostering partnerships and engaging in continuous medical education, we contribute to a comprehensive approach to patient care.
Services and Facilities
The center has installed the world’s most advanced radiosurgery system, Gamma Knife ‘Icon,’ specifically designed for the treatment of brain cancer and other brain disorders.
The Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Centre offers state-of-the-art, patient-centered Gamma Knife radiosurgery services, utilizing the latest technology to provide precise and non-invasive treatment for brain lesions and tumors.
The primary focus of the services is on treating various brain disorders, including brain tumors (both malignant and benign), acoustic neuroma, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), tremors, trigeminal neuralgia, and certain types of epilepsy.
The center has assembled a highly experienced team of neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists, physicists, and radiation therapists to run the facility and provide world-class care to patients.
The facility is equipped with the Leksell Gamma Knife Icon, the latest Gamma Knife system known for its impressive track record, pinpoint accuracy, and outstanding results in indicated cases.
The commitment of the center is to make the very best healthcare available to the community at an affordable cost, particularly by being the first public hospital in Pakistan to install the Gamma Knife.
The Gamma Knife technology helps maintain the quality of life for patients with brain tumors, often allowing treatments to be completed in a single session.
The treatment process involves detailed medical review, imaging scans, and precise treatment planning on a computer by the neurosurgeon, radiation oncologist, and the multidisciplinary team.
After the Gamma Knife procedure, the center provides post-treatment care, including removal of the head frame (if used), cleaning and bandaging pin sites, monitoring for potential side effects, and offering discharge instructions.
Patients undergo follow-up CT and/or MRI scans to check treatment progress, and the center emphasizes the importance of continued monitoring and communication with healthcare providers.
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