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Cyberknife System at Stamford Hospital
The CyberKnife system, manufactured by Accuray Incorporated, is a noninvasive image-guided robotic surgery system designed to continuously track and detect tumor location and correct for tumor and patient movement during treatment. The system directs radiation beams into tumors from virtually unlimited directions with extreme accuracy to minimize damage to surrounding healthy tissue and vital organs. Surgeons can treat tumors anywhere in the body including the brain, spine, lung, liver, and prostate with the new system. The technology has already been used to treat more than 40,000 patients by over 100 institutions around the world, including many of the world's most prestigious cancer centers.
Dr. Scott Simon is Neurosurgical Director of Cyberknife Radiosurgery for the Stamford Hospital CyberKnife team, which includes radiation oncologists, surgeons, medical physicists, radiation therapists, a nurse and a medical dosimetrist. Patients also have the support of a dedicated CyberKnife nurse coordinator, who communicates with both the patient and physicians.
Our Mission
ONS is committed to providing excellent orthopaedic and neurosurgical care through integrative knowledge, cooperation among personnel and compassion for our patients. By setting the highest of standards, we can confidently offer patients the best options for the best possible outcomes.