Cyberknife technology

How Cyberknife works

The Cyberknife system is a novel, revolutionary achievement in the medical field - it combines two modern advancements in medical high technology:

1. Precision robotics

The first innovation consists of a particularly lightweight and compact radiation device mounted on a robotic arm. The precision robot - which is also used in the automobile industry - can move freely in 6 plains. Thus all body parts can be accessed without problems for an optimal treatment. The system is clearly more flexible in handling and hence more effective than conventional systems.

2. Image guidance system

The second innovation consists of a computer assisted image guidance targeting system. With this technology the Cyberknife can target the tumor throughout the treatment and smaller patient movements can be compensated for. Thus it is no longer necessary to fix the head of the patient in a frame, to immobilize the body or to administer anaesthesia, as is required for conventional systems.