Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) is a treatment procedure similar to the central nervous system (CNS) stereotactic radiosurgery, except that it deals with tumours outside of the CNS. Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy involves the delivery of a single high dose radiation treatment or a flow fractional radiation treatment (usually up to 5). A high potent biological dose of radiation is delivered to the tumour with highly precise treatment fields improving the cure rates for the tumour in a manner previously not achievable by standard conventional radiation therapy.
Halcyon
Varian Halcyon v2.0 is a dedicated machine with high-end techniques of radiation oncology, promising inspiring new victories in the fight against cancer. It is an advanced radiotherapy system that is designed to deliver precise image-guided, volumetric, intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) up to four times faster than standard technology.
We at Nanavati Max Institute Of Cancer Care Centre use Varian Halcyon v2.0 with Treatment Planning System Eclipse™ Version 15.6 and Record & Verify (R&V) System ARIA® 15.6: Latest Linac design of the era with the capability of delivering IMRT, VMAT, IGRT, SBRT. It captures two dimensional or cone-beam CT images in less than 15 seconds for guidance. It is swift and the procedure is completed in the blink of an eye.
HALCYON also includes kV & MV CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography) imaging with high-resolution image results in precise delivery of radiation to the cancer cells.
HIPEC
Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) is the process of delivering heating chemotherapy drugs into the abdominal cavity. This treatment is often used in combination with Cytoreductive surgery and is an effective approach for peritoneal carcinomatosis.
Robotic Surgery
Consider as an advanced form of minimally invasive or laparoscopic (small incision) surgery robotic surgery has revolutionised the surgical approach in many complex oncological procedures. Surgeons use a computer-controlled robot to perform complex surgical procedures.
Robotic surgery has raised the oncological standards by improving perioperative outcomes, minimising complications and functional results. Nanavati Max Institute Of Cancer Care Centre offers comprehensive surgical programs for many oncological cases including Head and Neck Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Thorax and Lung Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Gynaecological Cancer and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA), which is expertly manned by a team of specialists who are well -trained and have rich experiences in the field of Robotics.
Brachytherapy
Traditionally radiation was delivered over a long stretch of time, typically between 2030 hours. Currently, high dose-rate radiation is the norm. Intracavitory and interstitial radiation are the most commonly practised modalities of brachytherapy. The procedure of intracavitory and interstitial radiation involves the insertion of tubes in natural cavities such as the vagina, oesophagus and nose, or implanting in the tumour. These procedures are done under deep sedation. It is a day care procedure, wherein patients return home on the same day. It may be a little uncomfortable, but not painful. Generally, radiation is delivered over 10 to 15 minutes after which applicators or tubes are removed. The fear of a person becoming radioactive is unfounded. The patient can return to living a routine life almost immediately. Primary brachytherapy is rarely performed. Brachytherapy is an effective treatment for the following diseases: Gynaecologic cancers, prostate cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, esophageal cancer, anal/rectal tumours, sarcomas, head and neck cancers.
