Stereotacttic Radiosurgery(SRS)

Stereotactic Radiosurgery is also type of radiation therapy but it is different from Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy. Sterotactic basically means that the tumour is seen in 3 dimension which makes it more precise for the doctor to plan the treatment. This also ensures that most of the radiation goes only to the affected area and healthy tissues are kept safe. It is not surgery in the traditional sense because there's no incision. Instead, stereotactic radiosurgery uses 3D imaging to target high doses of radiation to the affected area with minimal impact on the surrounding healthy tissue.

The difference between Sterotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) and Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) is that SBRT is performed for all body parts whereas SRS is primarily done for tumours of brain and spine. Mechanism and technology remains the same and is the goal of the treatment .

Usage of SRS

SRS or Stereotactic Radiosurgery is used mainly for the treatment of tumours of the brain and spine. In most of the cases just one session SRS is required for the treatment. However, in certain complicated and large sized tumours multiple sessions may be required. It is a out patient procedure that mean patient is not required to get admitted in the hospital. The procedure is done in few minutes and then the patient can go back home normally. The surgical precision of the technique is particularly useful in treating small or difficult to reach abnormalities in the brain and spine. The targeted focus of the radiation in radiosurgery techniques results in less damage to healthy surrounding tissues and less risk of infection, making it safer for those who have just had surgery.

Brain Tumours - Both benign (meningiomas, pituitary adenomas) and malignant (metastatic brain tumors)

Vascular abnormalities - rteriovenous malformations (AVMs).

Neurological conditions - Trigeminal neuralgia, epilepsy and select movement disorders.

Doctor and Cost

Stereotactic Radiosurgery is one of the most advanced radiation therapy used for brain and spinal tumours. Apart from these it is also used in the treatment of certain neurological conditions as mentioned above . The cost of the SRS treatment at Amritum Hospital, Bhagalpur, Bihar depends upon the location and size of the tumour or the neurological condition.

Dr Singh is one of the best Radiation oncologist in Bhagalpur, Bihar for the treatment and management of cancer. He specializes in all types of radiation Therapy treatment for various types of cancer. If you have an individual health insurance policy then this surgery is covered after a period of 2 years from the date of inception of the policy. However if you are a beneficiary of company given policy then the surgery is covered from day one. Always go through the terms of your health insurance policy like room rent capping and co-payment to avoid any kind of financial shocks later on.

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