The Virgen de las Nieves Hospital in Granada has established itself as a reference center in Spain for the use of GammaKnife radiosurgery, exceeding one thousand patients treated. This surgical technique, a pioneer in Andalusian public healthcare since its implementation in 2022, offers a precise and less aggressive alternative for treating brain tumors and similar pathologies.
The Minister of Presidency, Health, and Emergencies, Antonio Sanz, announced that Andalusia has reached this milestone during a visit to the Radiosurgery Unit at the Doctor Olóriz Hospital, affiliated with Virgen de las Nieves. Sanz highlighted the region's leadership in this technology, which is currently also offered at the Clínico de Valencia and the private Ruber clinic in Madrid, positioning Andalusia at the forefront of healthcare.
GammaKnife radiosurgery is used for patients with complex clinical conditions, offering a surgical option with lower risks, fewer side effects, and faster recovery. The thousandth patient, a resident of Seville, and the 1,001st intervention, of a man from Granada diagnosed with lung carcinoma and brain metastasis, exemplify its application.
This technique allows for the treatment of brain lesions without the need for craniotomy in many cases, reducing surgical aggression, blood loss, and hospital stay. It is particularly relevant for fragile, elderly patients, or those with lesions in high-risk surgical areas.
The multidisciplinary team at Granada's Radiosurgery Unit, comprising professionals from Radiation Oncology, Neurosurgery, Neuroradiology, Radiophysics, and specialized Nursing, is key to the success of this leading unit. Its future application in movement disorders, epilepsy, refractory pain, and certain psychiatric disorders is being explored.
