Videos of Mr Neil Kitchen

Gamma Knife Radiosurgery - Insights from Consultant Neurosurgeon Mr Neil Kitchen See more

Together with Radiotherapy UK, we've produced a video series around Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. In this video, Consultant Neurosurgeon and Medical Director of Queen Square Radiosurgery Centre, Mr Neil Kitchen goes into details about the Gamma Knife radiosurgery, discussing the fractionated treatment, the importance of imaging in the treatment planning process, the use of mask and head frame and the different between surgery and radiotherapy. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In this series, you will also find four videos: - Patient Experience Video - Interview with Hanna Greaves - Senior Therapeutic Radiographer - Interview with Dr Michael Kosmin - Consultant Clinical Oncologist - Interview with Prof Andrew McEvoy - Consultant Neurosurgeon Radiotherapy UK has recently earned PIF TICK accreditation for creating trusted patient resources based on 10 key principles. This ensures the information you see and hear is verified and approved by clinical professionals. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Gamma Knife Gamma Knife radiosurgery is a well-established method of treating selected brain tumours or lesions in the brain. Gamma Knife is not a knife in the normal sense of the word. No incisions are made in your head. Instead, very precisely focused beams of radiation are directed to the treatment area in the brain, optimised to hit only the target without damaging surrounding healthy tissue. Learn more: https://amethyst-radiotherapy.co.uk/ #gammaknife #srs #radiosurgery #radiotherapy #braintumour #oncology #queensquare

Gamma Knife Treatment: A Step-by-Step Patient Guide See more

Feeling overwhelmed by Gamma Knife treatment and all the information? That’s completely normal. We’re here to help you understand what to expect. In collaboration with Radiotherapy UK, we’ve created a video series about Gamma Knife radiosurgery. In this video you will learn about: - Patient Journey: From arrival to departure, you’ll be guided through each step. - Machinery & Process: See the equipment and understand the procedure. - Head Frame Fitting: Learn about this important part of the treatment. - Treatment Planning: Discover how your treatment is carefully planned. The voiceover by Andy Tudor: Andy, who has undergone this treatment himself, shares his experience. This video aims to empower you to ask our clinical team as many questions, ensuring you fully understand your treatment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- There are four additional videos in the series where you’ll hear from: - Hannah Greaves - Senior Therapeutic Radiographer - Dr Michael Kosmin - Consultant Clinical Oncologist - Prof Andrew McEvoy - Consultant Neurosurgeon - Mr Neil Kitchen - Consultant Neurosurgeon & Medical Director of Queen Square Radiosurgery Centre Radiotherapy UK has become PIF TICK accredited to make trusted patient resources that have been made according to 10 key principles: this means you can trust what you see and hear, knowing it has been checked and approved by clinical professionals. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Gamma Knife Gamma Knife radiosurgery is a well-established method of treating selected brain tumours or lesions in the brain. Gamma Knife is not a knife in the normal sense of the word. No incisions are made in your head. Instead, very precisely focused beams of radiation are directed to the treatment area in the brain, optimised to hit only the target without damaging surrounding healthy tissue. Learn more: https://amethyst-radiotherapy.co.uk/ #gammaknife #srs #radiosurgery #radiotherapy #braintumour #oncology #queensquare

An introduction to Mr Neil Kitchen See more

In this introductory video, highly respected consultant neurosurgeon Mr Neil Kitchen explains what he what he finds most interesting and rewarding about his field of work and what attracted him to the profession. Mr Kitchen is medical director of the Queen Square Radiosurgery Centre in London which is a centre for excellence in Gamma Knife treatment. To learn more about him or to book a consultation, don't hesitate to visit his Top Doctors profile: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/neil-kitchen ✔ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3fSrqXb ✔ Follow us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3t5kGsW ✔ Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/39TidKh

What is Gamma Knife radiation therapy? - Online interview See more

Gamma Knife is an advanced type of radiosurgery used to treat tumours, abnormal blood vessel formations and other lesions within the brain. In this fascinating online interview, leading consultant neurosurgeon Mr Neil Kitchen gives expert insight into this type of therapy and its applications. He also details what patients can expect from the recovery process following Gamma Knife treatment. 0:00 What is Gamma Knife radiation therapy? 0:25 What conditions is Gamma Knife used to treat? 1:18 Who is a good candidate for this type of therapy? 2:27 How effective is Gamma Knife radiation therapy? 3:18 What are the potential risks and complications? 4:23 What is the recovery process like? Do patients often require repeat treatments? If you would like to learn more about Mr Kitchen or wish to book a consultation with him, don't hesitate to visit his Top Doctors profile: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/neil-kitchen ✔ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3fSrqXb ✔ Follow us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3t5kGsW ✔ Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/39TidKh