A member asked:

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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Dr. Michael Korona answered

Specializes in Radiology - Interventional

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

Answered 1/1/2014

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

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 treatment.Brain tumor. Radiosurgery useful in the management of small noncancerous (benign) and cancerous (malignant) brain tumors.Have to ask oncologist advice.

Answered 2/3/2014

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

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