Medical articles of Amethyst: Queen Square (GammaKnife) Radiosurgery Centre

By Mr Pedro Oliveira Castanho
09.01.24
Neurosurgery

Understanding meningioma: Insights and options

In his latest online article, Mr Pedro Oliveira Castanho gives us his insights into meningioma. He talks about what meningioma is, the causes, how it's detected, if it should be removed, treatment options, the benefits and side effects and the outlook

By Mr Neil Kitchen
09.08.23
Neurosurgery

The new Vantage frame by Elekta: Increased precision and patient comfort during Gamma Knife radiosurgery treatments

The Vantage frame by Elekta is a new patient head frame used exclusively at the specialised Queen Square (Gamma Knife) Radiosurgery Centre in London that allows for superior imaging and treatment accuracy. Here to provide an expert insight into the new Vantage frame is Mr Neil Kitchen, distinguished Consultant Neurosurgeon and Medical Director at Queen Square (Gamma Knife) Radiosurgery Centre, London.

By Mr Patrick Grover
25.10.22
Neurosurgery

What is a cavernoma and how is it treated?

Mr Patrick Grover is a leading London-based consultant neurosurgeon with over 10 years of experience. In his latest article, Mr Grover offers his expert insight into cavernomas, explaining their symptoms and treatment options among other points.

By Mr Jonathan Hyam
13.09.22
Neurosurgery

Gamma Knife stereotactic radiosurgery: an in-depth look into treatment for trigeminal neuralgia

Despite its name, Gamma Knife isn't a knife, it is a form of radiation therapy. In our latest article, London-based leading consultant neurosurgeon Mr Jonahtna Hytam shares his expertise on the use of Gamma Knife stereotactic radiosurgery to treat trigeminal neuralgia.

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By Mr Jonathan Hyam
12.07.22
Neurosurgery

Facing the pain: trigeminal neuralgia

Trigeminal neuralgia is a severe and sudden pain experienced in the face. Highly-revered consultant neurosurgeon Mr Jonathan Hyam explains the condition trigeminal neuralgia. The consultant, who is based in London, looks at its causes and triggers and discusses how it can be treated medically and surgically with microvascular decompression or Gamma Knife.

Arteriovenous malformations: what are they, and are they life-threatening? Find out in our latest article here!

By Ms Mary Murphy
28.04.22
Neurosurgery

Arteriovenous malformations: what are they, and are they life-threatening?

In this article, highly experienced and skilled London-based consultant neurosurgeon, Ms Mary Murphy, explains in depth what arteriovenous malformations are and what causes them, and reveals if they are classified as brain tumours, and whether or not they are completely curable.

By Mr Neil Kitchen
25.04.22
Neurosurgery

An expert guide: What is Gamma Knife radiation therapy?

In this expert guide to Gamma Knife radiation therapy, leading consultant neurosurgeon Mr Neil Kitchen sheds light on the applications of this cutting-edge treatment.

Read on to find out what exactly skull base tumours are, what causes them, and how they are removed.

By Mr Patrick Grover
22.04.22
Neurosurgery

When should skull base tumours be removed?

In our latest article, mightily experienced London-based consultant neurosurgeon, Mr Patrick Grover, offers us a detailed, expert account of what skull base tumours are, what the main symptoms are, and when and how they are typically removed.

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By Professor Andrew McEvoy
06.08.21
Clinical oncology

Guide to treatment for skull base tumours

What's involved in treatment for skull base tumours? Expert consultant clinical oncologist Dr Shanmugasundaram Ramkumar speaks to Top Doctors about ways to address the various types of growths that can occur in the area, whether they are cancerous or benign.

By Ms Anna Miserocchi
28.09.20
Neurosurgery

What happens during brain surgery for glioma?

The type of surgical treatment that you will have to remove your brain tumour will depend on the size and location of cancer and will be thoroughly evaluated and discussed with your neurosurgeon. We asked one of our specialists Mr Richard Gullan about the surgical procedure for glioma and whether you are asleep during the operation.

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