As a leading centre for advanced radiosurgery, we bring together state-of-the-art technology and extensive clinical expertise. You are cared for by an experienced team, with your needs at the heart of every decision.
CyberKnife and ZAP-X allow us to target tumours with an accuracy of less than a millimetre, delivering treatment with exceptional precision.
Our robotic technology enables effective, painless, non-invasive treatment. Your comfort and wellbeing remain central to your care, so you can feel at ease and in safe hands throughout.
Radiosurgery was pioneered by Swedish neurosurgeon Lars Leksell, whose Gamma Knife was first used to treat patients in 1967.
Professor Berndt Wowra, co-founder of ERCM, introduced Leksell Gamma Knife treatment in Munich in 1994, helping to establish the technique in Germany.
In the 1990s, John R. Adler at Stanford University developed a robotic approach to non-invasive radiosurgery. By bringing together robotics, real-time imaging and highly focused radiation, this technology made it possible to target tumours while accounting for movement caused by breathing.
Following its early clinical use, the system was brought to market by the US company Accuray and went on to be adopted by centres around the world.
We have been treating patients at our current location since 2005. Today, we are the only centre in the world to offer two CyberKnife systems (M6 and S7) alongside ZAP-X at the same site. Having all three systems available allows us to tailor the choice of technology to your condition.
We have also offered treatment with ZAP-X since 2021, a pioneering robotic radiosurgery system designed specifically for the head and neck.
Radiosurgery uses highly focused beams of photon radiation to treat a precisely defined target. When clinically appropriate, it offers a safe, non-invasive alternative to surgery or conventional radiotherapy.
Both benign and malignant tumours can be treated in this way. We will review your scans and medical reports with you to determine whether radiosurgery is a suitable option for you.
Brief treatment sessions
Treatment usually takes just one session of 15-30 minutes, giving you more time for the things that matter to you.
Painless treatment
You lie comfortably on a treatment couch as the robotic treatment unit moves around you.
No need for anaesthesia
There is no need for a general anaesthetic or local anaesthesia. You stay awake and can speak to our team at any point.
No surgery or its associated risks
Because treatment is non-invasive, it avoids the risks and complications of an operation.
Few or no side effects
Side effects are uncommon and are often temporary. Before treatment, we will explain what to expect and address any concerns you may have.
Home the same day
You can go home straight after treatment and get back to your usual routine.
Highly targeted treatment for benign and malignant tumours throughout the body.
Specialist radiosurgery for tumours and other conditions of the head and neck.
First developed for benign brain tumours and brain metastases, radiosurgery now has a role in treating many different benign and malignant tumours throughout the body. Explore the conditions below to find out which treatment options may be available to you:
Radiosurgery brings together detailed digital imaging and precisely controlled robotic technology. During CyberKnife treatment, you rest on a couch while the treatment unit moves around you, delivering radiation from up to 150 different angles per session. These beams converge on the target, concentrating the treatment dose in the tumour. The radiation damages the tumour cells so that they can no longer divide. Over time, this can cause the tumour to shrink or prevent further growth, providing lasting tumour control.
Radiosurgery has an established safety record supported by scientific evidence. Its high degree of accuracy allows us to target the affected area while keeping radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissue as low as possible. Our radiosurgeons work closely with specialist medical physicists, who carry out rigorous, ongoing checks on the treatment systems. Every aspect of your treatment is carefully planned and verified.
A non-invasive treatment does not involve an incision, needles or an operation. Radiosurgery achieves this by directing focused radiation beams at the treatment target, using a system such as CyberKnife. For you, this means no surgical wound, no scar and no postoperative recovery.
You are welcome to send us your scans and medical reports for a no-obligation review. Our doctors will take the time to answer your questions and explain which options may be right for you.