Stereotaxic radiosurgery with GAMMA KNIFE
Gamma Knife is a stereotactic radiosurgery system designed for particularly precise and efficient treatment of specific targets in the brain.
This non-invasive method delivers multiple finely focused beams of ionizing radiation to the lesion without a single incision, helping neurosurgeons treat a wide range of brain tumors, vascular malformations, trigeminal neuralgia, and other conditions while minimizing impact on healthy brain tissue.
Solutions
- Stereotactic radiosurgery for intracranial targets (no incision, no skull opening)
- Concentrates therapeutic radiation energy at the target to destroy abnormal tissue or stop/reduce growth, while sparing surrounding structures.
- Leksell Gamma Knife Icon – advanced next-generation platform
- Installed at the Stereotactic Radiosurgery Sector of the Neurosurgery Clinic, Hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU) Kauno klinikos.
- Enables expanded patient access, including infants, children, and patients with severe concomitant diseases.
- High-precision dose delivery with multiple gamma sources
- Uses gamma rays from 192 cobalt-60 sources that intersect at a single focal point with accuracy down to one-tenth of a millimeter (approximately the thickness of a sheet of paper).
- Helps protect critical nearby structures (e.g., nerves, blood vessels, brain stem).
- Image-guided planning and adaptive workflow
- Procedures are planned using high-resolution MRI and advanced software that can shape beams to match specific volumes/forms.
- Icon features include head movement monitoring, the option to perform CT during the procedure, and upgraded software to further enhance precision.
- Flexible immobilization and fractionation options
- Treatment can be delivered using a mask instead of a rigid frame, and may be performed in several sessions when clinically appropriate.
- Clinical indications supported by Gamma Knife
- Tumors: primary malignant and low-malignant-potential brain tumors; metastases; meningiomas; schwannomas (neuromas); pituitary adenomas; craniopharyngiomas; chordomas/chondrosarcomas; skull base tumors.
- Vascular pathologies: arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), cavernomas (cavernous angiomas).
- Functional disorders: essential/Parkinson-related tremor, drug-resistant pain, trigeminal neuralgia, epilepsy, selected mental disorders, and other conditions.
Benefits
- Non-invasive and painless: no incision; typically a comfortable treatment experience.
- Fast recovery: patients usually go home and return to normal routines the next day.
- Lower complication risk vs. open surgery: significantly reduces risks associated with surgical access to the brain.
- Outstanding precision: sub-millimeter targeting helps preserve critical structures and functions near the lesion.
- Reduced radiation to healthy brain: compared with other radiotherapy devices, delivers 2–4× lower dose to healthy brain tissue; whole-body radiation exposure can be up to 130× lower.
- Better functional preservation potential: improved chances of maintaining vision, hearing, and cognitive abilities due to minimized exposure of healthy tissue.
- Proven safety and experience: used worldwide since 1968, with 70,000+ patients treated annually and over 1 million patients treated since inception.
- Regional advantage: unmatched safety and precision in Lithuania and the Baltic region.
Gamma Knife in the Stereotactic Radiosurgery Sector at the Neurosurgery Clinic,
Hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU) Kauno klinikos
Brachytherapy solutions
We supply iodine seed implantation needles and iodine seeds for low-dose-rate (LDR) brachytherapy from BD. This internal radiotherapy approach delivers radiation directly at or near the target site, supporting precise treatment while helping to limit exposure to surrounding healthy tissue.
Solutions
- BD BrachyStar® Brachytherapy applicator seed implant needle
- BD BrachySource® I-125 seed, seed Implants, loose
- Designed for excellent visibility and reliable dose delivery
- Features an 8 mm gold marker to support clear identification
- For radiation safety, the titanium shell is ~50% denser than many other iodine seed implants
- Produced by BD, supporting reliable sourcing and consistent quality
Benefits
- Accurate implantation workflow: ultrasound-visible needle tips and smooth needle performance support precise placement.
- Optimized handling in challenging anatomy: polished surfaces help when accessing dense tissues.
- Enhanced seed visibility: the gold marker supports confident identification during and after implantation.
- Radiation safety focus: denser titanium shell design helps strengthen containment and safety.
- Reliable supply and quality: manufactured by a globally recognized company for dependable ordering and use.
