Advanced Gamma Knife Radiosurgery

Dow University Hospital, Karachi

National referral centre for stereotactic radiosurgery of brain tumours and neurological disorders.

State-of-the-art technology

Gamma Knife Icon Suite

Advanced image-guided stereotactic radiosurgery delivered with submillimetre precision in a dedicated treatment environment.

How Gamma Knife works

Individualised care

Every Treatment is Individually Planned

High-resolution imaging, detailed target definition and multidisciplinary planning for every patient.

Treatment planning

Multidisciplinary expertise

Experienced Gamma Knife Team

Neurosurgery, radiation oncology, medical physics, radiology and specialised clinical support working together.

Clinical experience

Academic mission

Research, Education and Innovation

Advancing stereotactic radiosurgery through clinical research, professional education and academic collaboration.

Research and publications

7,000+Procedures PerformedSince 2008

18+Years of Experiencein Radiosurgery

NationalReferral CentreFrom Across Pakistan

700+Patients TreatedAnnually

High PrecisionNon-invasive · SafeOutpatient Treatment

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Pineal region Tumor. Update at 2 years follow up.

This is a young man of 26 years with c/o headache vomiting and blurred vision.

MR imaging showed an enhancing mass in the pineal region and obstructive hydrocephalus.

MR Specrtroscopy revealed alow NAA and high choline.

V.P shunt was placed and he was treated with Gamma Knife.It was a single day treatment as usual and patient was discharged next day.

At 6 months he is back to his normal life style and the Follow up MRI shows 90% resolution of the said tumor. Now at 2 years follow Pt. is fine with consistent resolution.

Resolution at 6 Month.

Further Resolution at one year F.up.

Consistent Resolution at 2 years follow up.