CyberKnife radiosurgery is a non-invasive treatment for kidney tumors, using precise radiation to target tumors while sparing healthy tissue, offering an alternative to surgery for inoperable or surgically complex tumors.
Here’s a more detailed explanation: What is CyberKnife?
CyberKnife is a robotic radiosurgery system that delivers high doses of radiation to tumors with extreme precision, using real-time imaging and motion-tracking technology.
It’s a non-invasive treatment, meaning there’s no cutting or incisions involved.
It’s a good option for patients who are considered inoperable, wish to avoid surgery, or want to limit the side effects associated with traditional surgery.
How CyberKnife treats kidney tumors: Pinpoint Accuracy
CyberKnife delivers radiation directly to the tumor with sub-millimeter accuracy, minimizing exposure to surrounding organs, tissues, and nerves.
Real-time Tracking:
The system tracks the location and movement of the tumor in real-time, ensuring that the radiation is delivered accurately even if the tumor moves during treatment.
Outpatient Treatment:
CyberKnife treatments are typically performed on an outpatient basis, requiring no hospital stay.
Minimal Side Effects:
CyberKnife treatment generally has minimal side effects and a quick recovery time.
Treats Various Kidney Tumor Types:
CyberKnife can treat various types of kidney tumors, including primary and metastatic kidney cancer, and renal cell carcinoma.
Treats inoperable or surgically complex tumors:
CyberKnife can be used as an alternative to surgery or for patients who have inoperable or surgically complex tumors.
Benefits of CyberKnife for kidney cancer:
Non-invasive: No surgery or incisions are required.
Precise: Radiation is delivered directly to the tumor with sub-millimeter accuracy.
Real-time tracking: The system tracks the tumor’s movement in real-time.
Outpatient: Treatment is performed on an outpatient basis.
Minimal side effects: Generally, there are minimal side effects and a quick recovery time.
Oncologist Dr. Mark Pomper explains why kidney cancer patients facing surgery, should at the very least, consider this non-surgical treatment to see if it is an option for them. He recommends contacting a CyberKnife center near you for a consultation.
If you have kidney cancer, it’s critical to understand your treatment options. To find out if you are a candidate for life-saving CyberKnife radiosurgery, call CyberKnife Center of Miami at (800) 204-0455 and go to our website now for more information.