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Gamma Knife radiosurgery is the oldest and most widely used method of performing radiosurgery. Radiosurgery is the technique of delivering a very powerful radiation treatment with the accuracy and precision of brain surgery.

Gamma Knife radiosurgery is used to treat tumors, vascular malformations and certain functional disorders of the brain. The Gamma Knife has been in continuous use to treat patients for over 40 years and has the most established track record of any other radiosurgery technique.

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Not everyone is a candidate for Gamma Knife surgery. Discuss your treatment options with your doctor. To schedule a consultation with the University of Maryland Gamma Knife Center team, please call 410-328-6236.


This page was last updated on: June 1, 2009.

To schedule a consultation with the University of Maryland Gamma Knife Center team, please call 410-328-6236.