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Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) is an advanced cancer treatment that combines tumor-removal surgery with heated chemotherapy to target cancer cells remaining within the abdominal cavity. After successful tumor debulking, heated chemotherapy is circulated inside the abdomen for approximately 90–120 minutes. The heat enhances the effectiveness of chemotherapy while limiting exposure to the rest of the body.

HIPEC may be considered for selected cancers that have spread to the peritoneum, including colorectal, ovarian, stomach, appendix and bladder cancers, as well as peritoneal mesothelioma and pseudomyxoma peritonei.

Key Benefits: Improved survival and reduced recurrence in carefully selected patients.

Recovery: HIPEC is a complex procedure that may involve significant complications, with a typical hospital stay of approximately 2–3 weeks, depending on the patient's condition and recovery.

When it comes to treating conditions affecting the brain, precision matters. Gamma Knife Surgery is an advanced, non-invasive radiosurgery technology designed to deliver highly focused radiation to targeted areas of the brain while minimising exposure to surrounding healthy tissue.

At Fortis Hospital, Gamma Knife treatment is supported by advanced technology and a multidisciplinary team of specialists, including neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists, neurologists, medical physicists and other clinical experts. This collaborative approach helps doctors evaluate each patient's condition and develop an individualised treatment plan.

What is Gamma Knife Surgery?

Despite its name, Gamma Knife is not a conventional surgical knife. It is a form of stereotactic radiosurgery that uses multiple precisely focused beams of gamma radiation. These beams converge on the targeted area, delivering a highly accurate dose while limiting radiation to nearby healthy brain tissue.

Depending on the condition, treatment may be completed in a single session or through multiple sessions, based on the patient's medical assessment and treatment plan.

Conditions That May Be Treated

Gamma Knife radiosurgery can be considered for selected patients with various brain and neurological conditions, including:

• Brain tumours, including certain metastatic and benign tumours
• Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs)
• Trigeminal neuralgia
• Certain meningiomas
• Vestibular schwannomas and other selected skull-base tumours
• Other appropriately selected intracranial conditions

The suitability of Gamma Knife depends on several factors, including the size, location and type of the lesion, previous treatments and the patient's overall health.

Key Benefits of Gamma Knife

Gamma Knife offers several potential advantages compared with conventional open brain surgery in appropriately selected cases:

Non-invasive approach: No traditional surgical incision is required.

High precision: Radiation beams are focused on the intended target, helping protect surrounding healthy tissue.

Minimal recovery time: Many patients can return to their normal routine relatively quickly, depending on their condition and treatment plan.

No conventional surgical blood loss: As there is no traditional incision, the procedure does not involve the blood loss associated with open surgery.

Suitable for difficult-to-reach lesions: Gamma Knife may provide a treatment option for certain lesions located in areas where conventional surgery can be challenging.

A Multidisciplinary Approach at Fortis

At Fortis, patients undergoing evaluation for Gamma Knife treatment are assessed by a team of specialists. Advanced imaging and treatment-planning techniques help the team precisely identify the treatment target and determine the appropriate radiation dose.

Every patient's treatment journey is different. The medical team discusses the diagnosis, available treatment options, expected outcomes, potential risks and follow-up plan before proceeding.

Moving Towards Advanced Brain Care

Gamma Knife represents an important advancement in the management of selected brain conditions, offering highly precise radiosurgical treatment without conventional open surgery.

If you or your family member has been diagnosed with a brain tumour, AVM, trigeminal neuralgia or another condition that may be suitable for stereotactic radiosurgery, consult a qualified specialist to understand whether Gamma Knife treatment is appropriate.