A radiation oncologist based in Dallas, TX, Dr. Rajiv “Raj” Dahiya practices at Premier Cancer Centers. Dr. Raj Dahiya offers a full range of services at his Dallas practice, including CyberKnife® M6™ Robotic RadioSurgery.
A full-body, robotic radiosurgery system, CyberKnife® enables radiation oncologists to deliver highly targeted treatments for a variety of cancers. Although the name references a sharp surgical instrument, the CyberKnife® system is a noninvasive treatment for surgically complicated or completely inoperable tumors.
The CyberKnife® system uses image guidance software to pinpoint tumors, requiring little uncomfortable stabilization of the patient. The CyberKnife® procedure begins with a high-resolution CT scan of the patient, which helps oncologists determine the size and position of the tumor.
The clinician can then develop a treatment plan, focusing radiation on cancerous tissue and preserving healthy tissue. The procedure itself lasts only 30 to 90 minutes, with the patient lying comfortably on the treatment table while the computer-controlled robot moves around the patient and delivers radiation.
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