AIG Hospitals has installed the ZAP-X Gyroscopic Neuro-Radiosurgery Platform, becoming the first centre in South India and the second in India to offer this advanced technology for treating brain tumours and other neurological conditions.
The system enables doctors to target brain lesions using highly focused radiation, eliminating the need for open surgery. Since the treatment is non-invasive, patients can usually undergo the procedure on a day-care basis and return home the same day.
Dr. D. Nageshwar Reddy, Chairman of AIG Hospitals, said the new platform represents a major step in improving access to advanced brain care. He noted that the technology allows doctors to treat complex neurological disorders with greater precision while reducing discomfort and recovery time for patients.
The ZAP-X system delivers radiation beams with sub-millimetre accuracy. This helps destroy tumours while protecting surrounding healthy brain tissue, making the treatment safer and more precise.
Dr. Subodh Raju, Director and Head of Neurosurgery at AIG Hospitals, said the technology can be used to treat several conditions, including benign and malignant brain tumours, brain metastases, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), and trigeminal neuralgia.
To support the new facility, the hospital has assembled a specialised team comprising neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists, neuroradiologists and medical physicists. The team will work together to plan and deliver personalised treatment for each patient.
John R. Adler, who developed the ZAP-X system, said radiosurgery has advanced significantly over the past few decades. He added that the new platform offers surgical-level precision without the risks associated with conventional brain surgery.
Hospital officials said the installation of the ZAP-X system strengthens Hyderabad’s position as a centre for advanced neurological care and will benefit patients across Telangana and neighbouring states.
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