Cutting-Edge Cancer Treatment: CyberKnife Radiosurgery Offers Precision Without Pain
By Dr. Ruchir Bhandari, FRCR (London), MD, DNB – Clinical Oncology & Radiosurgery, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Hospital, Jaipur
CyberKnife radiosurgery is transforming cancer care, providing a non-invasive treatment option that combines artificial intelligence, advanced robotics, and real-time imaging. Unlike traditional surgery, CyberKnife targets tumors with precision, sparing healthy tissue and minimizing side effects. This innovative technology has brought hope to cancer patients worldwide, particularly for those who are medically inoperable or need an alternative to invasive procedures.
The CyberKnife system comprises a linear accelerator, a robotic arm, and advanced imaging. Unlike older methods like the Gamma Knife, which is limited to brain tumors and requires an invasive skull frame, CyberKnife treats tumors throughout the body with high-energy X-rays. The robotic arm allows radiation delivery from multiple angles, with extreme precision to target the tumor. Pre-treatment imaging using MRI or CT scans helps localize the tumor, while real-time imaging and fiducials allow for adjustments based on patient movements during the procedure. Each session takes around 60 minutes, and treatment is usually completed in one to five sessions with no incision, blood loss, or risk of infection.
CyberKnife is effective for a wide range of cancers, including early-stage lung, liver, prostate, and brain tumors. Clinical studies indicate local control rates of over 90% in many cases, with positive impacts on survival and quality of life. It is now recommended as a first-line treatment for various tumors by international cancer societies, and its use is expanding to treat early kidney tumors, inoperable pancreatic cancers, and recurrent cancers.
Economically, CyberKnife offers significant advantages. Patients benefit from minimal recovery time, with most resuming normal activities within days, compared to the extended recovery required after surgery. The precision of CyberKnife minimizes complications, enhancing quality of life and reducing the overall treatment burden and costs.
At Mahatma Gandhi Hospital in Jaipur, Dr. Ruchir Bhandari leads the CyberKnife unit. As Rajasthan’s first trained radiosurgeon and the only Clinical Oncologist with formal training in CyberKnife from leading centers in the UK, Dr. Bhandari is dedicated to providing the latest cancer treatments to his patients. His goal is to advance oncology in the region, integrating cutting-edge technologies like CyberKnife to ensure patients receive the best care possible.
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With CyberKnife radiosurgery, Dr. Ruchir Bhandari is committed to providing the most effective and compassionate cancer care possible, right here in Jaipur.
