Two studies recently presented at the annual meeting of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) reinforced the benefits of stereotactic radiosurgery for neurological diseases, using the CyberKnife® system.
In a study completed at the University Hospital of Messina in Italy, Dr. Alfredo Conti used CyberKnife technology to treat perioptic meningioma, a type of benign tumor that arises from the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. The noninvasive treatment approach preserved vision while maintaining tumor control within 64 patients treated in 2-5 treatment sessions.
A second study evaluated the benefits of the CyberKnife system to treat patients with trigeminal neuralgia, a nerve disorder characterized by chronic facial pain. The study, led by Prof. Pantaleo Romanelli, analyzed the treatment of 103 patients. After six months, more than 90 percent of patients showed significant improvement in their symptoms. CyberKnife also provided an opportunity to successfully retreat 24 patients who had relapsed within two years from their first treatment.
For more information on CyberKnife treatment for meningiomas or trigeminal neuralgia, view our conditions treated page.
This is not intended as medical advice to replace the expertise and judgment of your health care team. It is intended to help you and your family make informed decisions, together with your doctor.