The procedure uses focused radiation, precisely targeting brain tumors, causing minimal damage to healthy tissue.
This therapy uses focused radiation to treat spinal tumors, offering precision, non-invasive treatment, and potential quick recovery.
Day 1 - Arrival
Day 2 - Pre-Operation
Day 3 - Gamma Knife Surgery
Day 4 - Post-Operation
Week 1-4 - Rehabilitation
Note: Each patient"s recovery timeline may vary based on individual health conditions and the complexity of the Gamma Knife surgery.
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The total cost is calculated individually. It may range depending on your medical issue, doctor's qualification, procedure complexity and related complications (if they occur). You’ll get the exact price for a plastic surgery procedure after a consultation with a doctor. |
Gamma Knife® is used in over 70,000 patients for treatment each year. This is explained by high effectiveness and safety.
Below you can see Gamma Knife price list provided by the best medical centers in the world. Learn info about hospitals, compare Gamma Knife procedure costs and select the best option for you.
The treatment of malignant and benign tumors with Gamma Knife is conducted in the Radiology Department. Specialists use Perfexion Gamma Knife unit produced by Elekta. It has the highest irradiation accuracy - 0.15 mm. It means that healthy tissues are not affected.
The procedure lasts from 30 minutes to 2 hours. After the irradiation, a patient stays under doctors’ observation during 24 hours.
The Gamma Knife procedure cost includes therapeutic session and hospital stay during 1 day.
VM Hospitals is a private multi-specialty medical center located in Istanbul, Turkey, specializing in neurosurgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology, organ transplant, and plastic surgery. The clinic is highly rated by the patients from Europe & Commonwealth, CIS countries, and Arab League States, who appreciate the professionalism and correct follow-up of the doctors, such as Professor Baran Yilmaz https://us-uk.bookimed.com/doctor/baran-yilmaz/. They offer Gamma Knife in Turkey https://us-uk.bookimed.com/offer-procedure/63f469fa0b5e2ca8070702d2/. The procedure includes Head MRI and MRI of one area and lasts 1 day. The offer does not include accommodation or transfer from the airport.
Physicians use Gamma Knife in the Radiology Department. This procedure is conducted by radiologists to treat various stages of intracranial cancer and glaucoma.
Gamma Knife is a non-invasive single-session procedure. During the operation, physicians use CT or other types of scanning to plan their actions.
The effectiveness of the therapy can be adequately assessed only after a certain period (up to half of year). After Gamma Knife treatment a patient is required to pass MRI to check the results.
The Gamma Knife radiosurgery cost is calculated individually after the examination.
Gamma Knife | $10000 - $12000 |
Istanbul Oncology Hospital is a private multi-specialty medical center located in Istanbul, Turkey. Istanbul Oncology Hospital, established in 2008, started as an outpatient oncology clinic and later expanded to become a fully-fledged Oncology Hospital in 2015. The team is dedicated to orthopedics, oncology, diagnostics, and medical check-up. Istanbul Oncology Hospital serves only adults. At Istanbul Oncology Hospital, all procedures and medical interventions are carried out by experienced medical staff guided by advanced technology. 11640 patients choose Istanbul Oncology Hospital to get medical care every year. Patients from Russian-speaking countries, Europe & Commonwealth, and the Balkans often visit the clinic.
Specialists apply Gamma Knife to treat brain tumors and eye pathologies (i.g, glaucoma, eye cancer) in early stages. A neurosurgeon and radiologist perform the procedure.
Tumor irradiation is carried out under soft sedation. It is necessary to make a patient stay still during the procedure. The duration of treatment is 0.5-2 hours.
Gamma Knife surgery price depends on irradiation length and tumor location.
At Medical Park Hospitals Group physicians use Gamma Knife in the Oncology Department. This time-proven procedure is conducted by radiologists to treat various stages of intracranial cancer and glaucoma.
Gamma Knife is a non-invasive single-session procedure. During the operation, physicians use CT or other types of scanning to plan their actions.
The effectiveness of the therapy can be fully assessed only after a certain period of time. A patient that undergo Gamma Knife treatment is then required to pass several doctor’s observations.
At Memorial Healthcare Group radiologists use Gamma Knife to treat patients in the Oncology Department. The procedure is utilized to eradicate metastases in the brain. It is not recommended for use if the tumor is too big, is developing too fast or its boundaries are hard to determine.
The operation is non-invasive, meaning a patient doesn’t require any rehabilitation. Also, it doesn’t harm patient’s health, because of the precise beam technology. Doctors observe patients for a month after the operation.
Gamma Knife | $4300 |
Gamma Knife treatment is performed in Sorasky Radiology Department. A neuro-oncologist appoints the procedure after complete examination of a patient. It is carried out by a radiologist.
The procedure takes 0.5-2 hours. A patient is conscious, and only soft sedatives are applied.
The Gamma Knife treatment is painless, no incisions are necessary.
Elekta Gamma Knife is used at Sourasky. Its accuracy is up to 0.2 mm, so healthy tissues do not receive radiation. It makes Gamma Knife one of the safest treatment methods.
Gamma Knife surgery price is calculated individually after establishing a precise diagnosis.
Sheba Medical Center is one of the best hospitals in Israel and in the world. Newsweek International Magazine ranked Sheba Hospital in TOP 10 world's hospital in 2020. The hospital covers 1,990 specialties and over 1,500,000 patients all around the world visit Sheba Hospital for treatment every year.
Ospedale San Raffaele (San Raffaele Research Hospital) in Milan is one of the largest research hospitals in Europe. It applies ad hoc methods for rare immune system and genetic diseases treatment.
Among its achievements — the world's first stem cell therapy for patients with severe combined immune deficiency disorder (ADA-SCID).
Oncology, oncohematology, neurosurgery, neurology, cardiovascular surgery, urology, and gynecology are the strongest specialities here.
Surgeons of the hospital perform over 52,000 operations annually.
Nordwest Krankenhaus is a multi specialized medical institution, a leading hospital in Germany due to development of innovations, such as 3D ultrasound, anticancer vaccines in targeted therapy. It comprises 5 research institutes and 11 specialized centers.
Asklepios Nord is the largest multidisciplinary hospital in Hamburg. It is included in the biggest medical network in Germany — Asklepios Kliniken.
Pediatrics, neurosurgery, gastroenterology, ophthalmology, maxillofacial surgery are the main specialties at Asklepios Nord.
Asklepios Nord is regularly ranked among TOP hospitals in Germany for dentistry, ophthalmology, proctology.
72,000 patients receive treatment in the hospital annually.
Gamma Knife treatment is performed in Solingen Radiology Department. A team of specialists prescribes the procedure for patients with small tumors in the head, neck, and eyes.
The operation is carried out under soft sedation. The patient’s head is fixed using a special helmet to avoid unnecessary movements. Gamma Knife irradiation does not require incisions; it is painless and leaves no scars. The radiation treatment takes 30-90 minutes.
The Gamma Knife surgery cost depends on tumor location, irradiation intensity, and length.
Memorial Antalya Hospital is a private multidisciplinary hospital in Turkey. It specializes in medical and radiation oncology, general, plastic, and reconstruction surgery. Memorial Antalya Hospital meets international standards of quality and safety according to the JCI (Joint Commission International), an authoritative organization evaluating world-class medical centers.
Memorial Hospital Bahçelievler (Memorial Bahçelievler Hastanesi) is a multidisciplinary medical center in Istanbul with an eco-friendly design. There are a lot of green areas on the hospital territory, which contribute to patients’ psychological comfort and their speedy recovery.
The medical facility specializes in oncology treatments, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, brain surgery, urology, gynecology, general and robotic surgery.
Medicana International Ankara Hospital is a part of Medicine Hospital Group, one of the largest in Turkey.
Medicana International Ankara has 207 beds, 8 operating rooms, 26 observation beds, 17 internal and surgical intensive care unit, and much more. The hospital has been treating patients since 2008. International patients are welcomed.
Memorial Atasehir Hospital is a private multidisciplinary hospital in Istanbul which belongs to the large Memorial Healthcare Group. The Memorial Atasehir specialties are organ transplant (with 99.5% success rate for liver and 99% for kidney), in vitro fertilization (65% success rate), oncology, cardio- and neurosurgery.
The hospital has Joint Commission International (JCI) certificate for the compliance with international treatment standards, quality, and safety. JCI is a global organization that controls the quality of medical services worldwide.
Estophia Hospital is a private multi-specialty medical center located in Istanbul, Turkey. The strongest specialties are orthopedics, urology, aesthetic medicine, and weight loss surgery. Among the clinic's achievements are the success rates: 98% for breast lift, 95% for liposuction, 98% for tummy tuck, 98% for ear surgery, and 98 for FUE hair transplant. Estophia Hospital serves both adults and children. Patients from Europe, African countries, the USA visit the clinic most often.
Gamma Knife | $5000 |
Samsung Medical Center is a prominent multidisciplinary hospital in South Korea that has repetitively received many awards in customer satisfaction and services quality. It has a special status of “Hospital of presidential standards”. A part of Samsung Medical Complex, Comprehensive Cancer Center provides the most thorough treatment for cancer patients using state-of-the-art equipment: Novalis, IGRT (image-guided radiation therapy), Da Vinci surgical system, etc.
Severance Hospital in Korea is an international multidisciplinary clinic at Yonsei University, located in Seoul South Korea. Yonsei Severance Hospital's Health System includes: oncology and rehabilitation centers, pediatric and women's clinics, cardiovascular center and Clinic of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology. The Hospital has been certified by JCI (Joint Commission International) and serves 1.6 million outpatients annually.
A Gamma Knife treatment cost depends on the following factors:
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The Gamma Knife cost is pointed for 1 cycle in the listing. Anesthesia and admission are not required. A patient can pay additionally for a consultation with a doctor.
When choosing the best Gamma Knife surgery center, take into account:
One more criterion is Gamma Knife treatment cost. For instance, Gamma Knife surgery price in Turkey or India is 2-3 times lower than in Europe or Korea. Despite the affordable cost, the effectiveness is the same.
Gamma Knife treatment centers work according to strict international medical protocols.
Doctors apply Gamma Knife to treat:
The latest Gamma Knife unit is applied to treat tumors of the brain and spinal cord.
Gamma Knife is ineffective in case of big neoplasms. The method is not used if:
The effect of Gamma Knife treatment is delayed and can be estimated 3-6 months after irradiation.
Gamma-ray irradiation concentrates in the target determined by a radiologist. The rays affect diseased cells and stop their growth. Gamma Knife is harmless for healthy cells and surrounding tissues.
What is the difference between Gamma Knife and other methods?
Incisions are not necessary for Gamma Knife session. There is no risk of bleeding, infections or damage to healthy tissues.
Full therapeutic effect is achieved after 1 procedure. When other types if radiosurgery (CyberKnife, Novalis linear accelerator) are applied, a patient receives 5-15 treatment cycles.
The accuracy of ray influence is up to 0.3 mm.
The treatment does not require hospitalization and rehabilitation period. A patient can return to usual lifestyle right after the irradiation.
A doctor detects tumor size and location using CT or MRI. In case of vascular brain malformations, specialists conduct angiography.
Before irradiation, a radiologist develops a treatment plan using MRI and angiography data. This plan is sent to Gamma Knife unit console.
The Gamma Knife radiosurgery cost is calculated after the complete diagnostics.
A patient is placed on the table. A doctor fixes the head in the special stereotactic frame. Soft sedatives are injected so a patient feels comfortable.
The apparatus directs the irradiation inside the tumor. It detects tumor size according to the treatment plan and coordinates frame.
The treatment takes from 10 minutes to several hours. The duration depends on the number of targets, their shape, and size. It also affects the Gamma Knife treatment cost.
During therapy, a doctor controls and communicates with a patient through video/audio monitoring.
After irradiation
When the procedure is over, a patient can return to usual lifestyle. The effect is not immediate, so a patient needs to undergo regular MRI. This way a doctor observes Gamma Knife therapy efficiency.
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