CyberKnife radiosurgery is a 15-minute outpatient procedure that requires no anesthesia or hospital admission, offering a non-invasive alternative to traditional surgeries for treating Parkinson’s disease and other functional neurological disorders.

Bengaluru: HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore, has used the CyberKnife S7 system to treat a 75-year-old man with Parkinson’s disease. This is the first time this non-invasive procedure has been performed for Parkinson’s treatment in Karnataka.

For over four years, the patient endured debilitating tremors in his head and left upper limb, which severely affected his ability to carry out daily activities. Despite ongoing medication, his quality of life was greatly compromised. Upon learning about the cutting-edge CyberKnife radiosurgery system available at HCG Cancer Centre, he opted for the treatment, hoping for a solution to his condition.

CyberKnife radiosurgery is a 15-minute outpatient procedure that requires no anesthesia or hospital admission, offering a non-invasive alternative to traditional surgeries for treating Parkinson’s disease and other functional neurological disorders. Using advanced imaging technologies such as limited brain dopamine PET scans and 3T MRI sequences, the medical team precisely mapped the affected brain regions, allowing the CyberKnife S7 system to target and ablate these areas with remarkable accuracy. Within just two days after the procedure, the patient experienced complete cessation of his tremors, with no side effects, providing a transformative outcome and a new lease on life.

Dr. Lohith Reddy, Lead Radiation Oncologist Functional Radiosurgery, HCG Cancer Center, Bangalore said “This non-invasive, highly effective approach offers hope for Parkinson’s patients and others suffering from functional neurological disorders.” This case represents a new application of CyberKnife technology in Karnataka for Parkinson’s disease, expanding treatment options for individuals with functional neurological disorders.