Question 1

how much does india charge an overseas visitors for gamma knife surgery?

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Ask the hospital: You should call the hospital in india and ask them. Call other hospital for price comparison.

Question 2

is stereotactic surgery same as gamma knife surgery?

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No: Stereotactic surgery is usually a minimally invasive procedure using x-ray and computers to locate a spot or lesion to perform a needle biopsy through a very small incision. Gamma knife is a non-invasive procedure to deliver very carefully a high dose of radiation therapy with specialized equipment to treat a lesion or tumor with no incision.

Question 3

can gamma knife surgery be done on someone with epilepsy?

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Generally Yes: It is one of the known treatments for some forms of epilepsy.

Question 4

can you tell me if a craniotomy surgically removes the tumor. but i am hearing about gamma-knife surgery and want to find out more, is that a good choice?

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Please: Talk to your neurosurgeon. Get a referral to a radiation oncologist. May be a candidate for gamma knife or cyber knife.

Question 5

how many times can you have the  gamma knife surgery?

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?: http://www.mayoclinic.org/stereotactic-radiosurgery/?wt.srch=1&wt.mc_id=google&keyword=minnesota_gamma_knife_gamma_knife_surgery&campaign=mcr_neurosurgery&state=minnesota&kw=gamma%20knife%20surgery&ad=1600548238&network=search&sitetarget=&gclid=cprg-dmor7ycfcdamgod12easq.

Question 6

is it safe to undergo gamma knife surgery?

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Like any surgery: One of the way to cut the tissues as matter of fact is easer than routine surgery.

Question 7

can you tell me is gamma-knife surgery a viable alternative to a craniotomy?

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Consult surgeon: Type of radiation treatment  usually performed when tumor or other abnormality in the brain is too hard to reach with standard neurosurgery or
 person not healthy enough to undergo standard surgery or person prefers a less invasive treatmentbrain tumor. Radiosurgery  useful in the management of small noncancerous (benign) and cancerous (malignant) brain tumors.Have to ask neurosurgeon advice.

Question 8

is it safe to have gamma knife surgery to get rid of a tumor?

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Gamma knife: Gamma knife is usually a very safe procedure.

Question 9

is gamma knife surgery an option for a brain tumor?

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Yes: Yes, it is an option for a brain tumor. Discuss further with your doctor if this is something available/feasible to be done in your case.

Question 10

is gamma-knife surgery an alternative to a craniotomy?

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It may be: It may be. It depends on the specific circumstances, so not enough information in question stem to answer definitively.

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