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What is the Gamma Knife?

Macquarie University Hospital has the only Gamma Knife in Australia. A fast, safe minimally invasive alternative to brain surgery in the management of brain tumours.

The focused concentration of gamma rays to a targeted area in the brain can be performed with the utmost surgical precision. 

Gamma Knife Brochure for Patients

Patient Stories of Gamma Knife Treatment

How is the Gamma Knife Used at Macquarie University Hospital?

At Macquarie University Hospital (MUH) the Gamma Knife is used to treat patients with cerebral or brain metastases.

For more information visit the MUH website About the Gamma Knife