In a promising development for cancer patients in the area, North Shore Medical Center is the first hospital in Miami to install the Edge™ system for high-precision radiosurgery. This new technology gives patients a non-invasive alternative to traditional surgery.
Developed by Varian Medical Systems, the Edge radiosurgery system accurately targets tumors and other abnormalities without an incision or the need for recovery in a hospital setting. Its knifelike beam can accurately target tumors of the brain, spine, lung and other areas that are typically difficult to treat surgically.
The Edge system delivers radiosurgery treatments quickly while monitoring and compensating for motion through the use of advanced imaging and real-time motion tracking technologies. A complex radiosurgery that typically takes 30 to 60 minutes can usually be completed in less than 15 minutes. This is important, as independent studies have shown that with faster treatments there is less time for tumor and patient movement.
