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CyberKnife: Revolutionary technologyHow it works | What to expect | Information for physicians | Our team How does it work?
The CyberKnife system is the first device to enable full-body dynamic radiosurgery and makes possible effective new treatments in clinical areas such as spine, lung and pancreas. Key benefitsTreatment planning The CyberKnife system provides multiple planning and delivery options. It is the only radiosurgery system with the capability to provide non-isocentric treatment planning. No immobilization Unlike conventional radiosurgery systems, the CyberKnife system does not require the use of a head or body frame to immobilize the patient. CyberKnife's intelligent robotics detect and correct for any patient movement and/or respiration. Localization
With robotic image guidance technology, the CyberKnife system is the only radiosurgery system that tracks patient and lesion positions during the entire treatment process. This portion of CyberKnife's intelligent robotics system continuously scans and detects any patient or lesion movement and makes any necessary corrections. The CyberKnife's Synchrony™ technology tracks respiratory motion and adjusts for patient breathing. Treatment delivery The CyberKnife system's robotic arm provides multiple targeting nodes and adjusts to compensate for any patient movement detected by the robotic guidance technology. This ensures sub-millimeter accuracy with each procedure. For more information or to request a second opinion please click here or call the St. Luke's second opinion program at 888-649-6892.
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The CyberKnife radiosurgery system uses a linear accelerator (linac) to
produce and deliver focused beams of radiation to the tumor site. Using
image guidance cameras, the exact shape and position of the tumor is
identified. The linac, which is attached to a robotic arm, delivers multiple
beams of radiation that converge at the tumor site. The tumor receives a
concentrated dose of radiation while minimizing exposure to surrounding
normal tissue. 
