Who Can Benefit From Gamma Knife Treatment?

The gamma knife is a revolutionary device that has become a well-accepted standard of care for the non-surgical treatment of inaccessible or inoperable brain disorders. It has been used in more than 150,000 patients worldwide for the treatment of malignant and benign brain tumors, arterio venous malformations (AVMs) and certain functional disorders such as trigeminal neuralgia. With the opening of the Long Island Gamma Knife® at South Nassau Communities Hospital, Long Island residents have improved access to this safe and effective treatment alternative. For more information, click here.

• Patients with benign or malignant intracranial tumors, vascular malformation or trigeminal neuraligia.
• Patients with surgically inaccessible brain lesions
• Patients with recurrent tumors
• Patients whose tumors could not be completely removed with conventional surgery
• Patients of all ages, including children older than four years