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cyberknife |
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cyberknife [sī′bərnīf] a robotic radiosurgery system that delivers multiple beams of radiation, used to treat benign tumors and cancers and other medical conditions located anywhere in the body. It consists of a linear accelerator and a robotic arm. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| 14) The newer stereotactic radiosurgery modalities such as the gamma knife and cyberknife need to be considered as adjuncts to surgical therapy. Groundbreaking modern technology and the precision accuracy of a special new form of surgical "robot" called the CyberKnife are opening the doors to the future of brain surgery while helping provide patients with a new -- and far less invasive -- treatment alternative. Groundbreaking modern technology and the precision accuracy of a special new form of surgical "robot" called the CyberKnife are helping provide patients with a new--and far less invasive--treatment alternative. |
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