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History of the Gamma Knife
The Gamma Knife was developed in Sweden in 1968 exclusively for the treatment of brain disorders. Thousands of people worldwide have been safely and effectively treated with the Gamma Knife for benign and malignant brain tumors, vascular abnormalities and functional disorders. The Gamma Knife represents one of the most technologically advanced surgical instruments in use today.
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Swedish neurosurgeon Dr. Lars Leksell and a colleague developed the Gamma Knife in their search for a non-invasive modality to treat functional disorders. Later, it was proven beneficial in treating brain tumors and arteriovenous abnormalities.
Their first model was developed in 1968 with continuing refinement through 1975 that resulted in the forerunner of today's Gamma Knife. In 1987 The Gamma Knife was introduced to the United States.
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