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

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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

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Saturday, July 23, 2011

Acoustic Schwannoma Treatment.

Acoustic Schwannoma 2yrs. Follow Up. after GKRS.

This 32 years old gentleman from Lahore was a diagnosed case of left Acoustic Schwannoma.He presented with progressive left hearing loss since 10^th June 09, left hemi facial numbness, mild headache , loss of taste and occasional imbalance since 20 days. Clinical examination revealed left hemi facial hypoesthesia and poor corneal reflex. MRI shows heterogeneously enhancing mass in left CPA. He was treated with marginal dose of 12.5 Gy at 50% isodose line to the target volume of 9.0 cc. Multiple isocenters with 14, 8 and 4 mm collimators were used in APS mode. He was discharged on tapering doses of Dexamethasone and advised for follow up images after 6 months.