What to expect with Gamma Knife
The Gamma Knife is non-surgical, which means it is done without opening the skull. The treatment usually takes just one day. The actual procedure typically lasts 15–40 minutes and is performed with local anesthesia. A radiation oncologist and neurosurgeon direct the treatment, and are there that day.
We fit you with a stereotactic frame, which prevents your head from moving during treatment. Once we have the frame in place, we calculate precise settings. You rest on a special couch that moves into the Gamma Knife machine.