Private HospitalBangkok, Thailand
Thai HABumrungrad International is an internationally accredited, multi-specialty hospital located in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand.
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At a glance
Key planning information for stereotactic radiosurgery abroad.
1–2 hrsProcedure time
12 hrsHospital stay
25 hospitalsList stereotactic radiosurgery
15Countries with hospitals listed
Stereotactic Radiosurgery abroad is priced per case at 25 hospitals, with 15 countries listed in total. The operation takes 1 to 2 hours, with 12 hours in hospital. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
Description of Stereotactic Radiosurgery:
What is Stereotactic Radiosurgery?
Stereotactic radiosurgery is a type of radiation treatment that uses high-powered x-rays focused on a specific part of the head.
Stereotactic radiosurgery is a type of radiation treatment that uses high-powered x-rays focused on a specific part of the head.
Stereotactic radiosurgery does not involve surgery but it is a form of radiation therapy used as a treatment for brain tumors, eye tumors, and various malformations and disorders in the brain. A three-dimensional system is used to target the beams to the specific location that needs radiation therapy. It is mostly done on the head and neck. The extreme energy of the radiation kills the targeted cells. Since it focuses only on the target location, the surrounding tissues are not harmed by the radiation. Stereotactic radiosurgery can access tumors and malformations that cannot be accessed by open-skull surgery.
Stereotactic radiosurgery are mostly done using the Gamma Knife machine and by using a linear accelerator machine. Gamma Knife is a static machine used mostly on tumors and blood vessels. It can deliver a very accurate radiation to the target. Stereotactic radiosurgery using a movable linear accelerator machine is used in the case of large tumors. In this type of procedure, several doses of radiation may need to be delivered to the patient over many weeks.
How is Stereotactic Radiosurgery Performed?
During stereotactic radiosurgery, the patient needs to lie down on a table. The table glides into a machine that gives out radiation beams. The patient usually has a head frame attached to the scalp to keep the patient still through out the procedure. The frame may be fixed with pins or anchors that are attached to the skin but not to the skull bone. A particular plastic mask may also be fitted to the patient’s face.
An MRI or CT scan is first done to determine the particular area for treatment.
During the radiation treatment, the patient will be visible to the doctors and other medical staff. The patient will also be able to talk with the doctors with the aid of microphones.
Once the procedure ends, the head frame is removed.
How to Prepare for Stereotactic Radiosurgery?
Stereotactic radiosurgery are mostly done using the Gamma Knife machine and by using a linear accelerator machine. Gamma Knife is a static machine used mostly on tumors and blood vessels. It can deliver a very accurate radiation to the target. Stereotactic radiosurgery using a movable linear accelerator machine is used in the case of large tumors. In this type of procedure, several doses of radiation may need to be delivered to the patient over many weeks.
How is Stereotactic Radiosurgery Performed?
During stereotactic radiosurgery, the patient needs to lie down on a table. The table glides into a machine that gives out radiation beams. The patient usually has a head frame attached to the scalp to keep the patient still through out the procedure. The frame may be fixed with pins or anchors that are attached to the skin but not to the skull bone. A particular plastic mask may also be fitted to the patient’s face.
An MRI or CT scan is first done to determine the particular area for treatment.
During the radiation treatment, the patient will be visible to the doctors and other medical staff. The patient will also be able to talk with the doctors with the aid of microphones.
Once the procedure ends, the head frame is removed.
How to Prepare for Stereotactic Radiosurgery?
- The patient will have MRI or CT scan.
- The patient should not use hair creams or sprays.
- Jewelry and other accessories worn by the patient needs to be removed before the procedure.
- An intravenous tube may be fitted to the patient’s arm to provide contrast material during the procedure.
- The patient may be given a sedative or anti-nausea agent before the procedure.
About Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.
Duration of surgery/treatment
Approximately 1 to 2 hours
Days admitted
Stereotactic radiosurgery is usually done as an outpatient procedure and may require a total stay in the hospital for approximately 12 hours. Some patients may need to be monitored and may have to stay overnight in the hospital.
Anesthesia
Local anesthesia is used to attach the frame on the patient’s head. Sedatives may be provided to some patients during the procedure.
Recovery
- The head frame is removed after the procedure. During the removal, the patient may have some bleeding from the pinned site.
- The patient may be able to return home around an hour after the treatment.
- Some patients may need to be monitored and may have to stay overnight in the hospital.
- Some patients may need up to five treatment sessions.
- The patient may be able to return home around an hour after the treatment.
- Some patients may need to be monitored and may have to stay overnight in the hospital.
- Some patients may need up to five treatment sessions.
Risks
- Damage to the surrounding tissue
- Brain swelling
- Headache
- Itchy and sensitive skin on the area of treatment
- Hair loss
- Nausea and vomiting
- Difficulty in eating and swallowing
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Brain swelling
- Headache
- Itchy and sensitive skin on the area of treatment
- Hair loss
- Nausea and vomiting
- Difficulty in eating and swallowing
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
After care
- The patient should not drive home after the procedure. Arrangements should be made for someone to drive the patient home.
- The patient should consult the doctor about any side effects experienced after the procedure.
- The patient should consult the doctor about any side effects experienced after the procedure.
Hospitals and clinics offering Stereotactic Radiosurgery abroad
Stereotactic Radiosurgery is listed by 25 hospitals abroad. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.
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Private HospitalMalaga, Spain
JCIPrice on requestXanit Hospital Internacional is a modern private hospital located in the suburbs of Malaga, Spain. The hospital is modern (opened in 2005), and the staff include over 200 specialists in all medical specialties.
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Hospital GroupMadrid, Spain
ISOPrice on requestHM Hospitales is a hospital group with six private hospitals in Madrid: three general hospitals, a cardiovascular hospital, an oncological center and a women's health hospital.
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Private HospitalIstanbul, Turkey
A JCI accredited, multi-specialty medical center which is a part of the Acibadem Healthcare Group. The hospital provides medical care in virtually all medical specialties. International patients are catered for through the Acibadem International Patients Center.
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Private HospitalIstanbul, Turkey
JCIPrice on requestThe first in a brand new chain of ultra-modern hospitals, opened in January 2013, LIV hospital focuses on foreign patients, and tries to provide a complete and comprehensive service by a dedicated international team.
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Private HospitalIstanbul, Turkey
JCIPrice on requestA modern, JCI accredited, full service hospital, established in 2009. Acibadem Maslak is part of the Acibadem Healthcare Group, so international patients are taken care of through the group's International Patient Center.
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Private Facility and University HospitalIstanbul, Turkey
JCIPrice on requestMedipol Mega Hospital Complex is a modern medical facility with four specialist hospitals and an extensive selection of high caliber medical devices available for use. The hospital provides treatments in a wide variety of medical fields in its 470 bed facility.
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Private HospitalBarcelona, Spain
ISOPrice on requestA neurosurgery center within Quiron Hospital Barcelona, specializing in minimally invasive surgeries on the spine. The Barcelona Spine Centre team of three neurosurgeons have over 15 years of experience in the field of neurosurgery.
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Hygeia HospitalAthens, Greece
HYGEIA Hospital is the first large private hospital to operate in Greece and has been a leading healthcare provider for the last 35 years. It is the first and only hospital in Greece to be accredited by the JCI.
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HospitalBarcelona, Spain
ISOPrice on requestA large private hospital, part of the IDCSalud group of hospitals, with over 300 physicians. This is a general tertiary hospital that provides medical services in virtually all medical specialties.
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