- WHAT IS GAMMA KNIFE?
The Gamma Knife is the "gold standard" in the treatment of lesions in the brain by a noninvasive surgical technique called stereotaxic radiosurgery
It is a safe, precise, bloodless procedure
- HOW DOES GAMMA KNIFE WORK?
The Gamma Knife uses 201 beams of highly focused gamma rays
The beams are precisely aimed so as to treat only the target (tumor, trigeminal nerve, etc.) with minimal risk to adjacent brain structures
- HOW MANY HOSPITALS HAVE THE GAMMA KNIFE?
There are approximately 35 Gamma Knife centers in the U.S.
The center at Good Samaritan in West Palm Beach is one of only four Gamma Knife centers in Florida and the only one in Palm Beach County
- HOW LONG DOES A TYPICAL GAMMA KNIFE PROCEDURE TAKE?
Most procedures take 1-4 hours
- WHAT IS THE RECOVERY TIME?
Most patients are discharged home the same day
Recovery is rapid because there are no actual incisions and general anesthesia is not required
- WHO IS THE CENTER'S MEDICAL DIRECTOR?
Jordan C. Grabel, M.D., F.A.C.S. is the Medical Director. He can be reached directly at (561) 833-6388 in West Palm Beach, FL.
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